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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,764.85, 658,258.11 and 202,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,764.85, 658,258.11 and 202,273.61 is: 303,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,764.85 : 658,258.11 = 202,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,764.85/658,258.11 = 202,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,764.85x = 658,258.11 × 202,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,764.85x = 133,148,240,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,148,240,930.19/438,764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,461.50

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