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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,049.70, 657,074.55 and 228,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,049.70, 657,074.55 and 228,097.70 is: 342,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,049.70 : 657,074.55 = 228,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,049.70/657,074.55 = 228,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,049.70x = 657,074.55 × 228,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,049.70x = 149,877,193,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877,193,583.54/438,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,146.55

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