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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,066.70, 657,121.65 and 228,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,066.70, 657,121.65 and 228,114.70 is: 342,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,066.70 : 657,121.65 = 228,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,066.70/657,121.65 = 228,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,066.70x = 657,121.65 × 228,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,066.70x = 149,899,108,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899,108,053.26/438,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,183.30

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