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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,972.59, 578,182.32 and 227,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,972.59, 578,182.32 and 227,981.88 is: 314,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,972.59 : 578,182.32 = 227,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,972.59/578,182.32 = 227,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,972.59x = 578,182.32 × 227,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,972.59x = 131,815,092,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,815,092,296.36/418,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,615.07

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