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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,571, 539,749.32 and 226,825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,571, 539,749.32 and 226,825.03 is: 339,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,571 : 539,749.32 = 226,825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,571/539,749.32 = 226,825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,571x = 539,749.32 × 226,825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,571x = 122,428,655,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,428,655,701.48/360,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,541.05

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