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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,650.04, 577,732.98 and 227,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,650.04, 577,732.98 and 227,665 is: 314,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,650.04 : 577,732.98 = 227,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,650.04/577,732.98 = 227,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,650.04x = 577,732.98 × 227,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,650.04x = 131,529,578,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,529,578,891.70/418,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,175.48

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