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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,278.13, 603,407.70 and 202,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,278.13, 603,407.70 and 202,544.82 is: 303,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,278.13 : 603,407.70 = 202,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,278.13/603,407.70 = 202,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,278.13x = 603,407.70 × 202,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,278.13x = 122,217,103,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,217,103,983.11/402,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,812.45

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