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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,235.52, 577,167.36 and 227,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,235.52, 577,167.36 and 227,250.48 is: 313,606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,235.52 : 577,167.36 = 227,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,235.52/577,167.36 = 227,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,235.52x = 577,167.36 × 227,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,235.52x = 131,161,559,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161,559,600.33/418,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,606.94

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