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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,462.44, 489,138.97 and 201,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,462.44, 489,138.97 and 201,479.40 is: 278,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,462.44 : 489,138.97 = 201,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,462.44/489,138.97 = 201,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,462.44x = 489,138.97 × 201,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,462.44x = 98,551,426,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,551,426,192.22/354,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,030.66

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