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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,846.99, 1,238,768.13 and 226,808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,846.99, 1,238,768.13 and 226,808.71 is: 340,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,846.99 : 1,238,768.13 = 226,808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,846.99/1,238,768.13 = 226,808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,846.99x = 1,238,768.13 × 226,808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,846.99x = 280,963,401,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,963,401,554.41/825,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,212.42

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