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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,023.86, 1,239,049.47 and 226,981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,023.86, 1,239,049.47 and 226,981.33 is: 340,475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,023.86 : 1,239,049.47 = 226,981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,023.86/1,239,049.47 = 226,981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,023.86x = 1,239,049.47 × 226,981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,023.86x = 281,241,089,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,241,089,306.24/826,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,475.75

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