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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,246.04, 499,901.29 and 226,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,246.04, 499,901.29 and 226,358.91 is: 312,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,246.04 : 499,901.29 = 226,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,246.04/499,901.29 = 226,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,246.04x = 499,901.29 × 226,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,246.04x = 113,157,110,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157,110,546.10/362,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,376.39

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