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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,862.86, 1,238,556.30 and 226,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,862.86, 1,238,556.30 and 226,843.56 is: 340,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,862.86 : 1,238,556.30 = 226,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,862.86/1,238,556.30 = 226,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,862.86x = 1,238,556.30 × 226,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,862.86x = 280,958,520,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,958,520,352.43/825,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,199.97

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