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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,044.20, 656,807.10 and 228,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,044.20, 656,807.10 and 228,092.20 is: 342,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,044.20 : 656,807.10 = 228,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,044.20/656,807.10 = 228,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,044.20x = 656,807.10 × 228,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,044.20x = 149,812,576,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,812,576,414.62/438,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,003.33

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