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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,217.58, 577,127.43 and 227,226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,217.58, 577,127.43 and 227,226.87 is: 313,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,217.58 : 577,127.43 = 227,226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,217.58/577,127.43 = 227,226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,217.58x = 577,127.43 × 227,226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,217.58x = 131,138,859,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,138,859,510.04/418,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,566.11

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