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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,410.59, 500,376.82 and 226,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,410.59, 500,376.82 and 226,505.63 is: 312,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,410.59 : 500,376.82 = 226,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,410.59/500,376.82 = 226,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,410.59x = 500,376.82 × 226,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,410.59x = 113,338,163,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338,163,217.08/362,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,734.14

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