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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,682.23, 577,785.90 and 227,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,682.23, 577,785.90 and 227,695.57 is: 314,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,682.23 : 577,785.90 = 227,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,682.23/577,785.90 = 227,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,682.23x = 577,785.90 × 227,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,682.23x = 131,559,289,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559,289,838.46/418,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,222.29

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