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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,954.70, 656,953.65 and 228,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,954.70, 656,953.65 and 228,002.70 is: 342,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,954.70 : 656,953.65 = 228,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,954.70/656,953.65 = 228,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,954.70x = 656,953.65 × 228,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,954.70x = 149,787,205,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,787,205,974.86/437,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,015.30

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