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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,445.12, 489,115.03 and 201,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,445.12, 489,115.03 and 201,462.08 is: 278,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,445.12 : 489,115.03 = 201,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,445.12/489,115.03 = 201,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,445.12x = 489,115.03 × 201,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,445.12x = 98,538,129,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,538,129,540.60/354,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,006.73

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