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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,738.30, 658,107.45 and 228,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,738.30, 658,107.45 and 228,348.90 is: 342,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,738.30 : 658,107.45 = 228,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,738.30/658,107.45 = 228,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,738.30x = 658,107.45 × 228,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,738.30x = 150,278,112,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278,112,289.31/438,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,523.35

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