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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,220.74, 577,149.87 and 227,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,220.74, 577,149.87 and 227,237.32 is: 313,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,220.74 : 577,149.87 = 227,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,220.74/577,149.87 = 227,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,220.74x = 577,149.87 × 227,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,220.74x = 131,149,989,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149,989,697.15/418,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,590.35

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