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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,276.19, 499,942.95 and 226,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,276.19, 499,942.95 and 226,389.11 is: 312,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,276.19 : 499,942.95 = 226,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,276.19/499,942.95 = 226,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,276.19x = 499,942.95 × 226,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,276.19x = 113,181,637,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,181,637,001.56/362,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,418.09

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