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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,253.76, 577,189.07 and 227,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,253.76, 577,189.07 and 227,267.16 is: 313,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,253.76 : 577,189.07 = 227,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,253.76/577,189.07 = 227,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,253.76x = 577,189.07 × 227,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,253.76x = 131,176,120,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176,120,721.94/418,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,628.07

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