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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,587.12, 1,238,375.28 and 226,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,587.12, 1,238,375.28 and 226,501.40 is: 339,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,587.12 : 1,238,375.28 = 226,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,587.12/1,238,375.28 = 226,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,587.12x = 1,238,375.28 × 226,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,587.12x = 280,493,734,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,493,734,645.39/825,587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,750.62

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