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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,861.03, 1,238,789.03 and 226,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,861.03, 1,238,789.03 and 226,822.72 is: 340,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,861.03 : 1,238,789.03 = 226,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,861.03/1,238,789.03 = 226,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,861.03x = 1,238,789.03 × 226,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,861.03x = 280,985,494,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,985,494,973.49/825,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,233.39

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