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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,317.33, 577,281.60 and 227,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,317.33, 577,281.60 and 227,330.76 is: 313,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,317.33 : 577,281.60 = 227,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,317.33/577,281.60 = 227,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,317.33x = 577,281.60 × 227,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,317.33x = 131,233,864,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,233,864,862.02/418,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,718.45

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