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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,429.60, 657,644.40 and 202,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,429.60, 657,644.40 and 202,233.60 is: 303,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,429.60 : 657,644.40 = 202,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,429.60/657,644.40 = 202,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,429.60x = 657,644.40 × 202,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,429.60x = 132,997,794,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,997,794,531.84/438,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,350.40

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