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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,311.70, 657,489.15 and 228,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,311.70, 657,489.15 and 228,359.70 is: 342,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,311.70 : 657,489.15 = 228,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,311.70/657,489.15 = 228,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,311.70x = 657,489.15 × 228,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,311.70x = 150,144,025,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,144,025,047.26/438,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,550.80

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