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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.30, 657,072.45 and 228,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.30, 657,072.45 and 228,096.30 is: 342,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.30 : 657,072.45 = 228,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.30/657,072.45 = 228,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.30x = 657,072.45 × 228,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.30x = 149,875,794,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,875,794,676.94/438,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,144.45

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