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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,317.53, 577,281.86 and 227,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,317.53, 577,281.86 and 227,330.96 is: 313,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,317.53 : 577,281.86 = 227,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,317.53/577,281.86 = 227,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,317.53x = 577,281.86 × 227,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,317.53x = 131,234,035,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,234,035,401.32/418,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,718.71

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