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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,248.54, 499,904.74 and 226,361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,248.54, 499,904.74 and 226,361.41 is: 312,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,248.54 : 499,904.74 = 226,361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,248.54/499,904.74 = 226,361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,248.54x = 499,904.74 × 226,361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,248.54x = 113,159,141,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,159,141,812.08/362,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,379.84

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