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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,431.74, 489,153.73 and 216,691.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,431.74, 489,153.73 and 216,691.49 is: 299,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,431.74 : 489,153.73 = 216,691.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,431.74/489,153.73 = 216,691.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,431.74x = 489,153.73 × 216,691.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,431.74x = 105,995,450,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995,450,592.76/354,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,057.45

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