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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,661.80, 657,992.70 and 228,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,661.80, 657,992.70 and 228,272.40 is: 342,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,661.80 : 657,992.70 = 228,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,661.80/657,992.70 = 228,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,661.80x = 657,992.70 × 228,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,661.80x = 150,201,572,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201,572,811.48/438,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,408.60

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