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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,421.10, 657,631.65 and 202,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,421.10, 657,631.65 and 202,225.10 is: 303,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,421.10 : 657,631.65 = 202,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,421.10/657,631.65 = 202,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,421.10x = 657,631.65 × 202,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,421.10x = 132,989,626,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,989,626,184.42/438,421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,337.65

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