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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,740.67, 1,238,612.94 and 226,710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,740.67, 1,238,612.94 and 226,710.03 is: 340,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,740.67 : 1,238,612.94 = 226,710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,740.67/1,238,612.94 = 226,710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,740.67x = 1,238,612.94 × 226,710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,740.67x = 280,805,976,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,805,976,785.79/825,740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,065.58

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