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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,085.80, 657,128.70 and 228,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,085.80, 657,128.70 and 228,133.80 is: 342,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,085.80 : 657,128.70 = 228,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,085.80/657,128.70 = 228,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,085.80x = 657,128.70 × 228,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,085.80x = 149,913,267,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,913,267,420.06/438,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,200.70

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