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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,239.64, 577,174.22 and 227,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,239.64, 577,174.22 and 227,253.03 is: 313,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,239.64 : 577,174.22 = 227,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,239.64/577,174.22 = 227,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,239.64x = 577,174.22 × 227,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,239.64x = 131,164,589,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164,589,196.62/418,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,611.09

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