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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,525.84, 499,895.61 and 226,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,525.84, 499,895.61 and 226,510.10 is: 312,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,525.84 : 499,895.61 = 226,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,525.84/499,895.61 = 226,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,525.84x = 499,895.61 × 226,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,525.84x = 113,231,404,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,231,404,610.66/362,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,340.23

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