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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,663.24, 500,266.83 and 226,460.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,663.24, 500,266.83 and 226,460.75 is: 312,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,663.24 : 500,266.83 = 226,460.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,663.24/500,266.83 = 226,460.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,663.24x = 500,266.83 × 226,460.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,663.24x = 113,290,800,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,290,800,389.62/362,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,385.67

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