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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,236.81, 544,381.36 and 226,403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,236.81, 544,381.36 and 226,403.37 is: 339,309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,236.81 : 544,381.36 = 226,403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,236.81/544,381.36 = 226,403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,236.81x = 544,381.36 × 226,403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,236.81x = 123,249,773,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,249,773,903.18/363,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,309.71

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