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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,985.44, 1,238,830.40 and 218,777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,985.44, 1,238,830.40 and 218,777.92 is: 328,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,985.44 : 1,238,830.40 = 218,777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,985.44/1,238,830.40 = 218,777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,985.44x = 1,238,830.40 × 218,777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,985.44x = 271,028,738,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,028,738,144.77/825,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,127.74

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