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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,225.73, 577,130.00 and 227,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,225.73, 577,130.00 and 227,238.66 is: 313,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,225.73 : 577,130.00 = 227,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,225.73/577,130.00 = 227,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,225.73x = 577,130.00 × 227,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,225.73x = 131,146,246,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,146,246,709.61/418,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,577.67

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