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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,830.90, 498,999.88 and 225,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,830.90, 498,999.88 and 225,877.46 is: 311,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,830.90 : 498,999.88 = 225,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,830.90/498,999.88 = 225,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,830.90x = 498,999.88 × 225,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,830.90x = 112,712,825,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,712,825,434.71/361,830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,506.91

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