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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,679.44, 577,772.14 and 227,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,679.44, 577,772.14 and 227,688.76 is: 314,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,679.44 : 577,772.14 = 227,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,679.44/577,772.14 = 227,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,679.44x = 577,772.14 × 227,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,679.44x = 131,552,222,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,552,222,119.15/418,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,207.50

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