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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,829.89, 498,998.50 and 225,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,829.89, 498,998.50 and 225,876.45 is: 311,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,829.89 : 498,998.50 = 225,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,829.89/498,998.50 = 225,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,829.89x = 498,998.50 × 225,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,829.89x = 112,712,009,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,712,009,735.33/361,829.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,505.52

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