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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,428.80, 657,643.20 and 225,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,428.80, 657,643.20 and 225,852.40 is: 338,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,428.80 : 657,643.20 = 225,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,428.80/657,643.20 = 225,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,428.80x = 657,643.20 × 225,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,428.80x = 148,530,295,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,530,295,063.68/438,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,778.60

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