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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,403.56, 489,063.24 and 201,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,403.56, 489,063.24 and 201,461.88 is: 278,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,403.56 : 489,063.24 = 201,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,403.56/489,063.24 = 201,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,403.56x = 489,063.24 × 201,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,403.56x = 98,527,599,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,527,599,769.29/354,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,009.62

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