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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,767.88, 657,654.27 and 201,620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,767.88, 657,654.27 and 201,620.53 is: 302,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,767.88 : 657,654.27 = 201,620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,767.88/657,654.27 = 201,620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,767.88x = 657,654.27 × 201,620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,767.88x = 132,596,602,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,596,602,474.16/438,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,202.16

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