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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,838.39, 499,010.07 and 225,884.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,838.39, 499,010.07 and 225,884.90 is: 311,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,838.39 : 499,010.07 = 225,884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,838.39/499,010.07 = 225,884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,838.39x = 499,010.07 × 225,884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,838.39x = 112,718,840,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718,840,584.93/361,838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,517.08

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