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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,734.70, 1,238,603.94 and 226,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,734.70, 1,238,603.94 and 226,704.06 is: 340,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,734.70 : 1,238,603.94 = 226,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,734.70/1,238,603.94 = 226,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,734.70x = 1,238,603.94 × 226,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,734.70x = 280,796,541,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,796,541,930.00/825,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,056.61

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