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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,416.07, 500,384.32 and 226,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,416.07, 500,384.32 and 226,511.03 is: 312,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,416.07 : 500,384.32 = 226,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,416.07/500,384.32 = 226,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,416.07x = 500,384.32 × 226,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,416.07x = 113,342,568,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,342,568,403.73/362,416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,741.56

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