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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,663.60, 657,995.40 and 202,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,663.60, 657,995.40 and 202,467.60 is: 303,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,663.60 : 657,995.40 = 202,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,663.60/657,995.40 = 202,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,663.60x = 657,995.40 × 202,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,663.60x = 133,222,749,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,222,749,449.04/438,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,701.40

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