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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,533.94, 577,573.96 and 227,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,533.94, 577,573.96 and 227,547.33 is: 314,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,533.94 : 577,573.96 = 227,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,533.94/577,573.96 = 227,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,533.94x = 577,573.96 × 227,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,533.94x = 131,425,412,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,425,412,475.53/418,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,013.75

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