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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,472.68, 489,152.85 and 201,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,472.68, 489,152.85 and 201,489.60 is: 278,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,472.68 : 489,152.85 = 201,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,472.68/489,152.85 = 201,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,472.68x = 489,152.85 × 201,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,472.68x = 98,559,212,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,559,212,085.36/354,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,044.59

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