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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,586.56, 1,238,296.68 and 226,608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,586.56, 1,238,296.68 and 226,608.03 is: 339,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,586.56 : 1,238,296.68 = 226,608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,586.56/1,238,296.68 = 226,608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,586.56x = 1,238,296.68 × 226,608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,586.56x = 280,607,971,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,607,971,210.34/825,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,889.22

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