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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,309.38, 577,266.45 and 227,322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,309.38, 577,266.45 and 227,322.34 is: 313,704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,309.38 : 577,266.45 = 227,322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,309.38/577,266.45 = 227,322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,309.38x = 577,266.45 × 227,322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,309.38x = 131,225,560,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,225,560,217.49/418,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,704.56

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