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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,358.16, 577,338.72 and 227,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,358.16, 577,338.72 and 227,371.56 is: 313,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,358.16 : 577,338.72 = 227,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,358.16/577,338.72 = 227,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,358.16x = 577,338.72 × 227,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,358.16x = 131,270,405,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,270,405,414.80/418,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,775.18

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