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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,340.67, 577,314.57 and 227,354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,340.67, 577,314.57 and 227,354.05 is: 313,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,340.67 : 577,314.57 = 227,354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,340.67/577,314.57 = 227,354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,340.67x = 577,314.57 × 227,354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,340.67x = 131,254,805,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,254,805,613.51/418,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,751.00

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