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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,340.43, 577,309.55 and 227,353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,340.43, 577,309.55 and 227,353.86 is: 313,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,340.43 : 577,309.55 = 227,353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,340.43/577,309.55 = 227,353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,340.43x = 577,309.55 × 227,353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,340.43x = 131,253,553,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,253,553,470.59/418,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,748.19

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