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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,532.29, 657,814.23 and 225,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,532.29, 657,814.23 and 225,242.73 is: 337,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,532.29 : 657,814.23 = 225,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,532.29/657,814.23 = 225,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,532.29x = 657,814.23 × 225,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,532.29x = 148,167,872,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,167,872,998.05/438,532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,872.21

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