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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,335.70, 657,525.15 and 228,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,335.70, 657,525.15 and 228,383.70 is: 342,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,335.70 : 657,525.15 = 228,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,335.70/657,525.15 = 228,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,335.70x = 657,525.15 × 228,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,335.70x = 150,168,026,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168,026,600.06/438,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,586.80

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