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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,866.88, 1,238,562.28 and 226,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,866.88, 1,238,562.28 and 226,847.56 is: 340,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,866.88 : 1,238,562.28 = 226,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,866.88/1,238,562.28 = 226,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,866.88x = 1,238,562.28 × 226,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,866.88x = 280,964,831,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,964,831,126.04/825,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,205.96

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