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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,237.62, 577,173.16 and 227,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,237.62, 577,173.16 and 227,254.20 is: 313,613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,237.62 : 577,173.16 = 227,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,237.62/577,173.16 = 227,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,237.62x = 577,173.16 × 227,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,237.62x = 131,165,024,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,165,024,737.27/418,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,613.65

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