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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,316.27, 577,276.40 and 227,329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,316.27, 577,276.40 and 227,329.65 is: 313,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,316.27 : 577,276.40 = 227,329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,316.27/577,276.40 = 227,329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,316.27x = 577,276.40 × 227,329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,316.27x = 131,232,040,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,232,040,828.61/418,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,714.89

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