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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,845.24, 499,019.51 and 225,891.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,845.24, 499,019.51 and 225,891.77 is: 311,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,845.24 : 499,019.51 = 225,891.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,845.24/499,019.51 = 225,891.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,845.24x = 499,019.51 × 225,891.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,845.24x = 112,724,396,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724,396,753.88/361,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,526.54

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