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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,623.24, 577,711.02 and 227,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,623.24, 577,711.02 and 227,647.80 is: 314,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,623.24 : 577,711.02 = 227,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,623.24/577,711.02 = 227,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,623.24x = 577,711.02 × 227,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,623.24x = 131,514,642,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,514,642,738.76/418,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,159.92

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