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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,569.65, 1,238,221.50 and 226,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,569.65, 1,238,221.50 and 226,391.68 is: 339,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,569.65 : 1,238,221.50 = 226,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,569.65/1,238,221.50 = 226,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,569.65x = 1,238,221.50 × 226,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,569.65x = 280,323,045,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,323,045,597.12/825,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,551.05

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