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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,204.70, 657,328.65 and 228,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,204.70, 657,328.65 and 228,252.70 is: 342,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,204.70 : 657,328.65 = 228,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,204.70/657,328.65 = 228,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,204.70x = 657,328.65 × 228,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,204.70x = 150,037,039,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,037,039,149.86/438,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,390.30

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