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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,603.12, 1,238,405.76 and 226,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,603.12, 1,238,405.76 and 226,572.48 is: 339,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,603.12 : 1,238,405.76 = 226,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,603.12/1,238,405.76 = 226,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,603.12x = 1,238,405.76 × 226,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,603.12x = 280,588,664,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,588,664,289.49/825,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,859.02

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