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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,768.80, 1,238,689.20 and 226,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,768.80, 1,238,689.20 and 226,714.40 is: 340,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,768.80 : 1,238,689.20 = 226,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,768.80/1,238,689.20 = 226,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,768.80x = 1,238,689.20 × 226,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,768.80x = 280,828,678,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,828,678,764.48/825,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,081.48

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