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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,755.94, 657,896.07 and 201,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,755.94, 657,896.07 and 201,887.44 is: 302,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,755.94 : 657,896.07 = 201,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,755.94/657,896.07 = 201,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,755.94x = 657,896.07 × 201,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,755.94x = 132,820,952,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,820,952,470.70/438,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,721.72

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