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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,714.92, 577,809.99 and 227,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,714.92, 577,809.99 and 227,728.26 is: 314,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,714.92 : 577,809.99 = 227,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,714.92/577,809.99 = 227,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,714.92x = 577,809.99 × 227,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,714.92x = 131,583,663,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,583,663,633.32/418,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,255.97

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