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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,902.73, 1,238,839.52 and 226,861.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,902.73, 1,238,839.52 and 226,861.56 is: 340,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,902.73 : 1,238,839.52 = 226,861.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,902.73/1,238,839.52 = 226,861.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,902.73x = 1,238,839.52 × 226,861.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,902.73x = 281,045,064,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,045,064,962.54/825,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,288.34

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