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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,265.40, 577,209.90 and 227,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,265.40, 577,209.90 and 227,278.80 is: 313,646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,265.40 : 577,209.90 = 227,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,265.40/577,209.90 = 227,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,265.40x = 577,209.90 × 227,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,265.40x = 131,187,573,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,187,573,420.12/418,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,646.73

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