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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,401.57, 489,060.49 and 201,459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,401.57, 489,060.49 and 201,459.87 is: 278,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,401.57 : 489,060.49 = 201,459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,401.57/489,060.49 = 201,459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,401.57x = 489,060.49 × 201,459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,401.57x = 98,526,061,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526,061,730.24/354,401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,006.85

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