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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,729.68, 1,238,596.39 and 226,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,729.68, 1,238,596.39 and 226,699.04 is: 340,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,729.68 : 1,238,596.39 = 226,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,729.68/1,238,596.39 = 226,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,729.68x = 1,238,596.39 × 226,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,729.68x = 280,788,612,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,788,612,560.47/825,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,049.07

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