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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,306.74, 577,263.30 and 227,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,306.74, 577,263.30 and 227,320.13 is: 313,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,306.74 : 577,263.30 = 227,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,306.74/577,263.30 = 227,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,306.74x = 577,263.30 × 227,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,306.74x = 131,223,568,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,223,568,400.23/418,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,701.78

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