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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,469.20, 657,703.80 and 228,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,469.20, 657,703.80 and 228,517.20 is: 342,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,469.20 : 657,703.80 = 228,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,469.20/657,703.80 = 228,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,469.20x = 657,703.80 × 228,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,469.20x = 150,296,630,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,296,630,805.36/438,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,775.80

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