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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,894.20, 1,238,838.90 and 226,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,894.20, 1,238,838.90 and 226,855.93 is: 340,283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,894.20 : 1,238,838.90 = 226,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,894.20/1,238,838.90 = 226,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,894.20x = 1,238,838.90 × 226,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,894.20x = 281,037,955,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,037,955,076.40/825,894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,283.24

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