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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,060.02, 656,990.94 and 201,174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,060.02, 656,990.94 and 201,174.98 is: 301,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,060.02 : 656,990.94 = 201,174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,060.02/656,990.94 = 201,174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,060.02x = 656,990.94 × 201,174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,060.02x = 132,170,139,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,170,139,214.68/438,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,716.96

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