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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,133.68, 577,021.29 and 227,148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,133.68, 577,021.29 and 227,148.43 is: 313,463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,133.68 : 577,021.29 = 227,148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,133.68/577,021.29 = 227,148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,133.68x = 577,021.29 × 227,148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,133.68x = 131,069,480,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,069,480,100.08/418,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,463.10

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