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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,321.53, 577,287.36 and 227,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,321.53, 577,287.36 and 227,334.90 is: 313,724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,321.53 : 577,287.36 = 227,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,321.53/577,287.36 = 227,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,321.53x = 577,287.36 × 227,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,321.53x = 131,237,564,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,237,564,256.86/418,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,724.14

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