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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,434.61, 577,441.81 and 227,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,434.61, 577,441.81 and 227,448 is: 313,879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,434.61 : 577,441.81 = 227,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,434.61/577,441.81 = 227,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,434.61x = 577,441.81 × 227,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,434.61x = 131,337,985,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,337,985,085.19/418,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,879.35

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