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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,363.63, 577,341.88 and 227,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,363.63, 577,341.88 and 227,377.02 is: 313,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,363.63 : 577,341.88 = 227,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,363.63/577,341.88 = 227,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,363.63x = 577,341.88 × 227,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,363.63x = 131,274,277,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,274,277,792.19/418,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,780.33

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