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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,239.27, 577,169.06 and 227,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,239.27, 577,169.06 and 227,253.33 is: 313,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,239.27 : 577,169.06 = 227,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,239.27/577,169.06 = 227,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,239.27x = 577,169.06 × 227,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,239.27x = 131,163,589,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,163,589,721.70/418,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,608.98

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