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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,305.01, 577,264.57 and 227,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,305.01, 577,264.57 and 227,318.40 is: 313,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,305.01 : 577,264.57 = 227,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,305.01/577,264.57 = 227,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,305.01x = 577,264.57 × 227,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,305.01x = 131,222,859,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,222,859,139.46/418,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,701.38

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