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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,421.07, 489,083.28 and 201,439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,421.07, 489,083.28 and 201,439.07 is: 277,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,421.07 : 489,083.28 = 201,439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,421.07/489,083.28 = 201,439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,421.07x = 489,083.28 × 201,439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,421.07x = 98,520,478,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,520,478,630.33/354,421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,975.80

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