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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,607.78, 486,598.74 and 201,704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,607.78, 486,598.74 and 201,704.78 is: 278,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,607.78 : 486,598.74 = 201,704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,607.78/486,598.74 = 201,704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,607.78x = 486,598.74 × 201,704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,607.78x = 98,149,291,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,149,291,799.98/352,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,352.60

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