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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,259.21, 577,201.35 and 227,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,259.21, 577,201.35 and 227,272.59 is: 313,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,259.21 : 577,201.35 = 227,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,259.21/577,201.35 = 227,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,259.21x = 577,201.35 × 227,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,259.21x = 131,182,046,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,182,046,618.27/418,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,638.16

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