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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,235.84, 577,168.98 and 227,249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,235.84, 577,168.98 and 227,249.23 is: 313,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,235.84 : 577,168.98 = 227,249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,235.84/577,168.98 = 227,249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,235.84x = 577,168.98 × 227,249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,235.84x = 131,161,206,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161,206,284.89/418,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,605.85

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