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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,621.55, 486,617.73 and 201,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,621.55, 486,617.73 and 201,718.55 is: 278,371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,621.55 : 486,617.73 = 201,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,621.55/486,617.73 = 201,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,621.55x = 486,617.73 × 201,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,621.55x = 98,159,820,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,159,820,466.80/352,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,371.59

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