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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,257.28, 488,856.62 and 201,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,257.28, 488,856.62 and 201,274.25 is: 277,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,257.28 : 488,856.62 = 201,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,257.28/488,856.62 = 201,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,257.28x = 488,856.62 × 201,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,257.28x = 98,394,246,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,394,246,097.38/354,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,747.99

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