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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,237.84, 577,171.74 and 227,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,237.84, 577,171.74 and 227,251.23 is: 313,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,237.84 : 577,171.74 = 227,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,237.84/577,171.74 = 227,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,237.84x = 577,171.74 × 227,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,237.84x = 131,162,987,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,162,987,836.24/418,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,608.61

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