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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,724.17, 1,238,588.19 and 226,693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,724.17, 1,238,588.19 and 226,693.53 is: 340,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,724.17 : 1,238,588.19 = 226,693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,724.17/1,238,588.19 = 226,693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,724.17x = 1,238,588.19 × 226,693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,724.17x = 280,779,929,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,779,929,007.41/825,724.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,040.83

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