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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,049.30, 657,073.95 and 228,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,049.30, 657,073.95 and 228,097.30 is: 342,145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,049.30 : 657,073.95 = 228,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,049.30/657,073.95 = 228,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,049.30x = 657,073.95 × 228,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,049.30x = 149,876,793,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,876,793,895.34/438,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,145.95

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