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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,233.64, 577,154.10 and 227,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,233.64, 577,154.10 and 227,248.40 is: 313,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,233.64 : 577,154.10 = 227,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,233.64/577,154.10 = 227,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,233.64x = 577,154.10 × 227,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,233.64x = 131,157,345,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,157,345,778.44/418,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,598.27

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