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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,652.80, 657,104.40 and 228,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,652.80, 657,104.40 and 228,409.20 is: 342,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,652.80 : 657,104.40 = 228,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,652.80/657,104.40 = 228,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,652.80x = 657,104.40 × 228,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,652.80x = 150,088,690,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,088,690,320.48/438,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,158.29

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