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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,255.98, 577,196.78 and 227,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,255.98, 577,196.78 and 227,269.40 is: 313,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,255.98 : 577,196.78 = 227,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,255.98/577,196.78 = 227,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,255.98x = 577,196.78 × 227,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,255.98x = 131,179,165,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179,165,872.53/418,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,633.69

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