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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,587.94, 1,238,383.26 and 226,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,587.94, 1,238,383.26 and 226,557.30 is: 339,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,587.94 : 1,238,383.26 = 226,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,587.94/1,238,383.26 = 226,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,587.94x = 1,238,383.26 × 226,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,587.94x = 280,564,767,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,564,767,750.80/825,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,836.32

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