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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,940.08, 1,238,761.98 and 218,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,940.08, 1,238,761.98 and 218,732.22 is: 328,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,940.08 : 1,238,761.98 = 218,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,940.08/1,238,761.98 = 218,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,940.08x = 1,238,761.98 × 218,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,940.08x = 270,957,157,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,957,157,937.00/825,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,059.10

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