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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,910.57, 578,079.32 and 227,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,910.57, 578,079.32 and 227,924.72 is: 314,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,910.57 : 578,079.32 = 227,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,910.57/578,079.32 = 227,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,910.57x = 578,079.32 × 227,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,910.57x = 131,758,566,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,758,566,009.17/418,910.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,526.72

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