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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,349.16, 577,326.30 and 227,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,349.16, 577,326.30 and 227,362.56 is: 313,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,349.16 : 577,326.30 = 227,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,349.16/577,326.30 = 227,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,349.16x = 577,326.30 × 227,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,349.16x = 131,262,385,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,262,385,523.33/418,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,762.76

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