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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,827.94, 1,238,593.82 and 226,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,827.94, 1,238,593.82 and 226,710.23 is: 340,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,827.94 : 1,238,593.82 = 226,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,827.94/1,238,593.82 = 226,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,827.94x = 1,238,593.82 × 226,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,827.94x = 280,801,882,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,801,882,482.26/825,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,024.68

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