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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,355.65, 577,335.27 and 227,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,355.65, 577,335.27 and 227,369.05 is: 313,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,355.65 : 577,335.27 = 227,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,355.65/577,335.27 = 227,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,355.65x = 577,335.27 × 227,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,355.65x = 131,268,171,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,268,171,871.39/418,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,771.72

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