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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,845.46, 499,019.86 and 225,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,845.46, 499,019.86 and 225,891.96 is: 311,526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,845.46 : 499,019.86 = 225,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,845.46/499,019.86 = 225,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,845.46x = 499,019.86 × 225,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,845.46x = 112,724,574,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724,574,254.33/361,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,526.84

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