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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,347.30, 657,002.55 and 227,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,347.30, 657,002.55 and 227,876.90 is: 341,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,347.30 : 657,002.55 = 227,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,347.30/657,002.55 = 227,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,347.30x = 657,002.55 × 227,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,347.30x = 149,715,704,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,715,704,386.10/438,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,545.86

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