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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,711.26, 1,240,073.55 and 227,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,711.26, 1,240,073.55 and 227,705.46 is: 341,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,711.26 : 1,240,073.55 = 227,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,711.26/1,240,073.55 = 227,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,711.26x = 1,240,073.55 × 227,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,711.26x = 282,371,518,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,371,518,136.58/826,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,560.02

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