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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,223.55, 499,870.41 and 226,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,223.55, 499,870.41 and 226,336.35 is: 312,345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,223.55 : 499,870.41 = 226,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,223.55/499,870.41 = 226,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,223.55x = 499,870.41 × 226,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,223.55x = 113,138,845,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138,845,601.98/362,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,345.37

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