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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,170.71, 577,078.34 and 227,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,170.71, 577,078.34 and 227,184.05 is: 313,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,170.71 : 577,078.34 = 227,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,170.71/577,078.34 = 227,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,170.71x = 577,078.34 × 227,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,170.71x = 131,102,990,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,102,990,427.17/418,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,515.48

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