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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,307.20, 657,482.40 and 228,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,307.20, 657,482.40 and 228,355.20 is: 342,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,307.20 : 657,482.40 = 228,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,307.20/657,482.40 = 228,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,307.20x = 657,482.40 × 228,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,307.20x = 150,139,524,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,139,524,948.48/438,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,544.05

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