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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,462.24, 489,073.78 and 201,488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,462.24, 489,073.78 and 201,488.42 is: 278,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,462.24 : 489,073.78 = 201,488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,462.24/489,073.78 = 201,488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,462.24x = 489,073.78 × 201,488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,462.24x = 98,542,701,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,542,701,972.94/354,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,006.21

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