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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,829.20, 658,265.40 and 228,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,829.20, 658,265.40 and 228,877.20 is: 343,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,829.20 : 658,265.40 = 228,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,829.20/658,265.40 = 228,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,829.20x = 658,265.40 × 228,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,829.20x = 150,661,941,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661,941,608.88/438,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,327.07

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