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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,388.03, 577,377.56 and 227,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,388.03, 577,377.56 and 227,405.15 is: 313,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,388.03 : 577,377.56 = 227,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,388.03/577,377.56 = 227,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,388.03x = 577,377.56 × 227,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,388.03x = 131,298,629,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,298,629,501.41/418,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,820.23

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