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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,193.20, 657,311.40 and 228,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,193.20, 657,311.40 and 228,241.20 is: 342,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,193.20 : 657,311.40 = 228,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,193.20/657,311.40 = 228,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,193.20x = 657,311.40 × 228,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,193.20x = 150,025,542,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,025,542,709.68/438,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,373.05

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