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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,326.89, 577,294.76 and 227,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,326.89, 577,294.76 and 227,340.32 is: 313,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,326.89 : 577,294.76 = 227,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,326.89/577,294.76 = 227,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,326.89x = 577,294.76 × 227,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,326.89x = 131,242,373,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,242,373,154.60/418,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,731.62

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