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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,677.28, 1,238,504.90 and 226,638.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,677.28, 1,238,504.90 and 226,638.54 is: 339,954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,677.28 : 1,238,504.90 = 226,638.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,677.28/1,238,504.90 = 226,638.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,677.28x = 1,238,504.90 × 226,638.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,677.28x = 280,692,941,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,692,941,185.65/825,677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,954.78

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