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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,768.41, 1,238,650.31 and 226,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,768.41, 1,238,650.31 and 226,730.21 is: 340,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,768.41 : 1,238,650.31 = 226,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,768.41/1,238,650.31 = 226,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,768.41x = 1,238,650.31 × 226,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,768.41x = 280,839,439,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,839,439,276.44/825,768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,094.68

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