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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,365.82, 627,396.81 and 228,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,365.82, 627,396.81 and 228,966.16 is: 343,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,365.82 : 627,396.81 = 228,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,365.82/627,396.81 = 228,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,365.82x = 627,396.81 × 228,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,365.82x = 143,652,638,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,652,638,381.95/418,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,366.10

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