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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,095.63, 576,943.44 and 227,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,095.63, 576,943.44 and 227,104.92 is: 313,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,095.63 : 576,943.44 = 227,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,095.63/576,943.44 = 227,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,095.63x = 576,943.44 × 227,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,095.63x = 131,026,693,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,026,693,785.73/418,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,389.29

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