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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,191.77, 499,826.57 and 226,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,191.77, 499,826.57 and 226,304.52 is: 312,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,191.77 : 499,826.57 = 226,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,191.77/499,826.57 = 226,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,191.77x = 499,826.57 × 226,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,191.77x = 113,113,009,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,113,009,507.96/362,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,301.44

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