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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,629.67, 577,705.98 and 227,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,629.67, 577,705.98 and 227,643.10 is: 314,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,629.67 : 577,705.98 = 227,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,629.67/577,705.98 = 227,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,629.67x = 577,705.98 × 227,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,629.67x = 131,510,780,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,510,780,175.74/418,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,145.87

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