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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,294, 488,945.16 and 203,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,294, 488,945.16 and 203,400.72 is: 280,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,294 : 488,945.16 = 203,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,294/488,945.16 = 203,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,294x = 488,945.16 × 203,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,294x = 99,451,797,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,451,797,584.52/354,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,704.15

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