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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,768.88, 657,655.77 and 201,621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,768.88, 657,655.77 and 201,621.53 is: 302,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,768.88 : 657,655.77 = 201,621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,768.88/657,655.77 = 201,621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,768.88x = 657,655.77 × 201,621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,768.88x = 132,597,562,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,597,562,560.73/438,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,203.66

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