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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,023.66, 1,239,049.17 and 226,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,023.66, 1,239,049.17 and 226,981.13 is: 340,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,023.66 : 1,239,049.17 = 226,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,023.66/1,239,049.17 = 226,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,023.66x = 1,239,049.17 × 226,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,023.66x = 281,240,777,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,240,777,064.15/826,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,475.45

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