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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,329.26, 577,298.88 and 227,342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,329.26, 577,298.88 and 227,342.68 is: 313,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,329.26 : 577,298.88 = 227,342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,329.26/577,298.88 = 227,342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,329.26x = 577,298.88 × 227,342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,329.26x = 131,244,674,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,244,674,540.20/418,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,735.34

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