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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,738.01, 500,423.09 and 226,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,738.01, 500,423.09 and 226,535.52 is: 312,521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,738.01 : 500,423.09 = 226,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,738.01/500,423.09 = 226,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,738.01x = 500,423.09 × 226,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,738.01x = 113,363,603,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,363,603,780.48/362,738.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,521.99

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