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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,016.59, 499,679.82 and 225,968.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,016.59, 499,679.82 and 225,968.63 is: 311,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,016.59 : 499,679.82 = 225,968.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,016.59/499,679.82 = 225,968.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,016.59x = 499,679.82 × 225,968.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,016.59x = 112,911,961,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,911,961,865.65/362,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,897.21

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