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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,277.81, 499,945.19 and 226,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,277.81, 499,945.19 and 226,390.72 is: 312,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,277.81 : 499,945.19 = 226,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,277.81/499,945.19 = 226,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,277.81x = 499,945.19 × 226,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,277.81x = 113,182,951,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,182,951,524.64/362,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,420.33

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