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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,954.60, 657,029.10 and 201,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,954.60, 657,029.10 and 201,240.20 is: 301,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,954.60 : 657,029.10 = 201,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,954.60/657,029.10 = 201,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,954.60x = 657,029.10 × 201,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,954.60x = 132,220,667,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,220,667,489.82/437,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,904.96

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