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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,247.04, 499,902.67 and 226,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,247.04, 499,902.67 and 226,359.91 is: 312,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,247.04 : 499,902.67 = 226,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,247.04/499,902.67 = 226,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,247.04x = 499,902.67 × 226,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,247.04x = 113,157,923,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157,923,389.96/362,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,377.77

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