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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,643.80, 657,965.70 and 228,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,643.80, 657,965.70 and 228,254.40 is: 342,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,643.80 : 657,965.70 = 228,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,643.80/657,965.70 = 228,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,643.80x = 657,965.70 × 228,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,643.80x = 150,183,566,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,183,566,074.08/438,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,381.60

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