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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,247.54, 499,903.36 and 226,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,247.54, 499,903.36 and 226,360.41 is: 312,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,247.54 : 499,903.36 = 226,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,247.54/499,903.36 = 226,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,247.54x = 499,903.36 × 226,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,247.54x = 113,158,328,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,158,328,964.08/362,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,378.46

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