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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,334.20, 657,522.90 and 228,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,334.20, 657,522.90 and 228,382.20 is: 342,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,334.20 : 657,522.90 = 228,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,334.20/657,522.90 = 228,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,334.20x = 657,522.90 × 228,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,334.20x = 150,166,526,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,166,526,452.38/438,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,584.55

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