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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,841.85, 1,238,760.45 and 226,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,841.85, 1,238,760.45 and 226,803.59 is: 340,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,841.85 : 1,238,760.45 = 226,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,841.85/1,238,760.45 = 226,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,841.85x = 1,238,760.45 × 226,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,841.85x = 280,955,311,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,955,311,016.21/825,841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,204.74

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