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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,626.58, 657,807.42 and 228,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,626.58, 657,807.42 and 228,149.70 is: 342,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,626.58 : 657,807.42 = 228,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,626.58/657,807.42 = 228,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,626.58x = 657,807.42 × 228,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,626.58x = 150,078,565,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,078,565,530.77/438,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,155.66

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