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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,168.27, 577,036.36 and 231,905.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,168.27, 577,036.36 and 231,905.71 is: 320,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,168.27 : 577,036.36 = 231,905.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,168.27/577,036.36 = 231,905.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,168.27x = 577,036.36 × 231,905.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,168.27x = 133,818,025,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,818,025,602.09/418,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,009.99

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