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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,335.93, 577,303.34 and 227,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,335.93, 577,303.34 and 227,349.36 is: 313,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,335.93 : 577,303.34 = 227,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,335.93/577,303.34 = 227,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,335.93x = 577,303.34 × 227,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,335.93x = 131,249,543,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,249,543,738.12/418,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,741.98

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