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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,215.57, 657,316.49 and 224,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,215.57, 657,316.49 and 224,860.40 is: 337,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,215.57 : 657,316.49 = 224,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,215.57/657,316.49 = 224,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,215.57x = 657,316.49 × 224,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,215.57x = 147,804,444,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,804,444,457.11/438,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,287.07

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