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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,752.59, 1,238,626.49 and 226,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,752.59, 1,238,626.49 and 226,714.30 is: 340,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,752.59 : 1,238,626.49 = 226,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,752.59/1,238,626.49 = 226,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,752.59x = 1,238,626.49 × 226,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,752.59x = 280,814,337,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,814,337,641.81/825,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,070.79

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