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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,445.80, 657,668.70 and 202,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,445.80, 657,668.70 and 202,249.80 is: 303,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,445.80 : 657,668.70 = 202,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,445.80/657,668.70 = 202,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,445.80x = 657,668.70 × 202,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,445.80x = 133,013,363,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,013,363,041.26/438,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,374.70

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