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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,279.81, 499,947.95 and 226,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,279.81, 499,947.95 and 226,392.72 is: 312,423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,279.81 : 499,947.95 = 226,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,279.81/499,947.95 = 226,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,279.81x = 499,947.95 × 226,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,279.81x = 113,184,576,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,184,576,258.92/362,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,423.09

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