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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,432.90, 489,118.23 and 201,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,432.90, 489,118.23 and 201,472.11 is: 278,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,432.90 : 489,118.23 = 201,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,432.90/489,118.23 = 201,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,432.90x = 489,118.23 × 201,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,432.90x = 98,543,681,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543,681,837.57/354,432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,031.98

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