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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,838.60, 656,247.60 and 201,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,838.60, 656,247.60 and 201,205.20 is: 301,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,838.60 : 656,247.60 = 201,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,838.60/656,247.60 = 201,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,838.60x = 656,247.60 × 201,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,838.60x = 132,040,429,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,040,429,607.52/437,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,573.30

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