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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,236.84, 577,170.36 and 227,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,236.84, 577,170.36 and 227,250.23 is: 313,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,236.84 : 577,170.36 = 227,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,236.84/577,170.36 = 227,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,236.84x = 577,170.36 × 227,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,236.84x = 131,162,097,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,162,097,059.18/418,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,607.23

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