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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,436.60 : 577,444.58 = 227,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,436.60/577,444.58 = 227,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,436.60x = 577,444.58 × 227,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,436.60x = 131,339,769,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,339,769,721.00/418,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,882.13

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