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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,664.65, 500,268.77 and 226,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,664.65, 500,268.77 and 226,462.16 is: 312,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,664.65 : 500,268.77 = 226,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,664.65/500,268.77 = 226,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,664.65x = 500,268.77 × 226,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,664.65x = 113,291,944,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,291,944,417.92/362,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,387.62

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