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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,644.80, 657,092.40 and 228,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,644.80, 657,092.40 and 228,401.20 is: 342,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,644.80 : 657,092.40 = 228,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,644.80/657,092.40 = 228,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,644.80x = 657,092.40 × 228,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,644.80x = 150,080,692,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,080,692,670.88/438,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,146.29

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