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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,757.80, 1,238,672.70 and 226,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,757.80, 1,238,672.70 and 226,703.40 is: 340,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,757.80 : 1,238,672.70 = 226,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,757.80/1,238,672.70 = 226,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,757.80x = 1,238,672.70 × 226,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,757.80x = 280,811,312,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,811,312,577.18/825,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,064.98

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