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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,271.87, 499,937.00 and 226,384.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,271.87, 499,937.00 and 226,384.79 is: 312,412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,271.87 : 499,937.00 = 226,384.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,271.87/499,937.00 = 226,384.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,271.87x = 499,937.00 × 226,384.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,271.87x = 113,178,129,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178,129,126.62/362,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,412.14

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