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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,310.60, 657,465.90 and 202,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,310.60, 657,465.90 and 202,114.60 is: 303,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,310.60 : 657,465.90 = 202,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,310.60/657,465.90 = 202,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,310.60x = 657,465.90 × 202,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,310.60x = 132,883,457,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,883,457,392.14/438,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,171.90

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