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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,332.43, 577,298.50 and 227,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,332.43, 577,298.50 and 227,345.86 is: 313,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,332.43 : 577,298.50 = 227,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,332.43/577,298.50 = 227,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,332.43x = 577,298.50 × 227,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,332.43x = 131,246,423,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,246,423,959.21/418,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,737.15

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