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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,954.78, 578,160.33 and 227,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,954.78, 578,160.33 and 227,969.54 is: 314,599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,954.78 : 578,160.33 = 227,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,954.78/578,160.33 = 227,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,954.78x = 578,160.33 × 227,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,954.78x = 131,802,944,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,802,944,181.09/418,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,599.45

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