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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,508.76, 577,548.66 and 227,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,508.76, 577,548.66 and 227,522.88 is: 313,985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,508.76 : 577,548.66 = 227,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,508.76/577,548.66 = 227,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,508.76x = 577,548.66 × 227,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,508.76x = 131,405,534,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,405,534,463.34/418,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,985.15

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