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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,876.84, 578,033.19 and 227,891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,876.84, 578,033.19 and 227,891.02 is: 314,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,876.84 : 578,033.19 = 227,891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,876.84/578,033.19 = 227,891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,876.84x = 578,033.19 × 227,891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,876.84x = 131,728,573,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,728,573,262.95/418,876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,480.44

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