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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,953.20, 656,951.40 and 228,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,953.20, 656,951.40 and 228,001.20 is: 342,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,953.20 : 656,951.40 = 228,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,953.20/656,951.40 = 228,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,953.20x = 656,951.40 × 228,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,953.20x = 149,785,707,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,785,707,541.68/437,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,013.05

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