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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,078.52, 657,018.68 and 201,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,078.52, 657,018.68 and 201,193.48 is: 301,744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,078.52 : 657,018.68 = 201,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,078.52/657,018.68 = 201,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,078.52x = 657,018.68 × 201,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,078.52x = 132,187,874,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,187,874,654.21/438,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,744.71

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