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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,068.52, 657,003.69 and 201,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,068.52, 657,003.69 and 201,183.48 is: 301,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,068.52 : 657,003.69 = 201,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,068.52/657,003.69 = 201,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,068.52x = 657,003.69 × 201,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,068.52x = 132,178,288,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,178,288,727.04/438,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,729.71

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