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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,061.44, 499,741.65 and 226,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,061.44, 499,741.65 and 226,013.42 is: 311,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,061.44 : 499,741.65 = 226,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,061.44/499,741.65 = 226,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,061.44x = 499,741.65 × 226,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,061.44x = 112,948,319,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,948,319,432.94/362,061.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,958.99

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