Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,436.60, 577,444.58 and 227,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418,436.60, 577,444.58 and 227,450 is: 313,882.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,436.60 : 577,444.58 = 227,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,436.60/577,444.58 = 227,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,436.60x = 577,444.58 × 227,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,436.60x = 131,339,769,721.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,339,769,721.00/418,436.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,882.13
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