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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,705.04, 577,808.88 and 227,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,705.04, 577,808.88 and 227,720 is: 314,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,705.04 : 577,808.88 = 227,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,705.04/577,808.88 = 227,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,705.04x = 577,808.88 × 227,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,705.04x = 131,578,638,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,578,638,153.60/418,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,251.38

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