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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,017.34, 499,680.86 and 225,969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,017.34, 499,680.86 and 225,969.38 is: 311,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,017.34 : 499,680.86 = 225,969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,017.34/499,680.86 = 225,969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,017.34x = 499,680.86 × 225,969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,017.34x = 112,912,570,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,912,570,503.82/362,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,898.24

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