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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,512.95, 486,416.54 and 201,580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,512.95, 486,416.54 and 201,580.79 is: 278,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,512.95 : 486,416.54 = 201,580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,512.95/486,416.54 = 201,580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,512.95x = 486,416.54 × 201,580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,512.95x = 98,052,228,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052,228,474.14/352,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,152.14

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