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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,236.62, 577,171.78 and 227,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,236.62, 577,171.78 and 227,253.20 is: 313,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,236.62 : 577,171.78 = 227,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,236.62/577,171.78 = 227,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,236.62x = 577,171.78 × 227,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,236.62x = 131,164,130,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164,130,500.70/418,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,612.26

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