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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,255.64, 577,196.44 and 227,269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,255.64, 577,196.44 and 227,269.03 is: 313,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,255.64 : 577,196.44 = 227,269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,255.64/577,196.44 = 227,269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,255.64x = 577,196.44 × 227,269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,255.64x = 131,178,875,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178,875,038.25/418,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,633.25

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