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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,358.79, 489,056.64 and 201,419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,358.79, 489,056.64 and 201,419.99 is: 277,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,358.79 : 489,056.64 = 201,419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,358.79/489,056.64 = 201,419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,358.79x = 489,056.64 × 201,419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,358.79x = 98,505,782,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,505,782,531.13/354,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,983.18

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