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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,753.20, 1,238,633.64 and 226,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,753.20, 1,238,633.64 and 226,722.80 is: 340,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,753.20 : 1,238,633.64 = 226,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,753.20/1,238,633.64 = 226,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,753.20x = 1,238,633.64 × 226,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,753.20x = 280,826,487,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,826,487,034.99/825,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,085.25

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