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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,337.70, 657,528.15 and 228,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,337.70, 657,528.15 and 228,385.70 is: 342,589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,337.70 : 657,528.15 = 228,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,337.70/657,528.15 = 228,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,337.70x = 657,528.15 × 228,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,337.70x = 150,170,026,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,170,026,807.46/438,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,589.80

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