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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,424.30, 657,636.45 and 202,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,424.30, 657,636.45 and 202,228.30 is: 303,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,424.30 : 657,636.45 = 202,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,424.30/657,636.45 = 202,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,424.30x = 657,636.45 × 202,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,424.30x = 132,992,701,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,992,701,301.54/438,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,342.45

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