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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,293.12, 499,966.37 and 226,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,293.12, 499,966.37 and 226,406.08 is: 312,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,293.12 : 499,966.37 = 226,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,293.12/499,966.37 = 226,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,293.12x = 499,966.37 × 226,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,293.12x = 113,195,425,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,195,425,963.53/362,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,441.56

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