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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,263.93, 488,866.55 and 201,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,263.93, 488,866.55 and 201,281.91 is: 277,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,263.93 : 488,866.55 = 201,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,263.93/488,866.55 = 201,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,263.93x = 488,866.55 × 201,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,263.93x = 98,399,992,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,399,992,919.11/354,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,758.99

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