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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,424.80, 657,637.20 and 225,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,424.80, 657,637.20 and 225,848.40 is: 338,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,424.80 : 657,637.20 = 225,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,424.80/657,637.20 = 225,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,424.80x = 657,637.20 × 225,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,424.80x = 148,526,309,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,526,309,400.48/438,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,772.60

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