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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,904.59, 578,071.06 and 227,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,904.59, 578,071.06 and 227,918.74 is: 314,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,904.59 : 578,071.06 = 227,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,904.59/578,071.06 = 227,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,904.59x = 578,071.06 × 227,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,904.59x = 131,753,227,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,753,227,625.66/418,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,518.46

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