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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,251.74, 577,190.91 and 227,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,251.74, 577,190.91 and 227,265.14 is: 313,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,251.74 : 577,190.91 = 227,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,251.74/577,190.91 = 227,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,251.74x = 577,190.91 × 227,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,251.74x = 131,175,375,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,175,375,263.10/418,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,627.81

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