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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,013.91, 499,450 and 225,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,013.91, 499,450 and 225,996.21 is: 311,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,013.91 : 499,450 = 225,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,013.91/499,450 = 225,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,013.91x = 499,450 × 225,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,013.91x = 112,873,807,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,873,807,084.50/362,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,794.12

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