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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,330.26, 577,300.26 and 227,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,330.26, 577,300.26 and 227,343.69 is: 313,736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,330.26 : 577,300.26 = 227,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,330.26/577,300.26 = 227,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,330.26x = 577,300.26 × 227,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,330.26x = 131,245,571,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,245,571,346.36/418,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,736.74

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