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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,430.14, 489,114.40 and 201,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,430.14, 489,114.40 and 201,469.32 is: 278,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,430.14 : 489,114.40 = 201,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,430.14/489,114.40 = 201,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,430.14x = 489,114.40 × 201,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,430.14x = 98,541,545,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541,545,570.21/354,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,028.12

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