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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,329.32, 488,955.92 and 201,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,329.32, 488,955.92 and 201,347.04 is: 277,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,329.32 : 488,955.92 = 201,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,329.32/488,955.92 = 201,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,329.32x = 488,955.92 × 201,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,329.32x = 98,449,827,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,449,827,182.48/354,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,848.38

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