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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,337.67, 577,310.43 and 227,351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,337.67, 577,310.43 and 227,351.05 is: 313,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,337.67 : 577,310.43 = 227,351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,337.67/577,310.43 = 227,351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,337.67x = 577,310.43 × 227,351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,337.67x = 131,252,132,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,252,132,436.45/418,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,746.87

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