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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,540.20, 657,810.30 and 228,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,540.20, 657,810.30 and 228,588.20 is: 342,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,540.20 : 657,810.30 = 228,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,540.20/657,810.30 = 228,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,540.20x = 657,810.30 × 228,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,540.20x = 150,367,672,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367,672,418.46/438,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,882.30

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