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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,718.67, 577,815.17 and 227,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,718.67, 577,815.17 and 227,732.01 is: 314,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,718.67 : 577,815.17 = 227,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,718.67/577,815.17 = 227,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,718.67x = 577,815.17 × 227,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,718.67x = 131,587,008,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,587,008,933.93/418,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,261.15

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