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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,314, 488,972.76 and 203,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,314, 488,972.76 and 203,420.72 is: 280,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,314 : 488,972.76 = 203,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,314/488,972.76 = 203,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,314x = 488,972.76 × 203,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,314x = 99,467,190,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,467,190,899.59/354,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,731.75

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