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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,484.09, 489,230.04 and 201,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,484.09, 489,230.04 and 201,545.34 is: 278,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,484.09 : 489,230.04 = 201,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,484.09/489,230.04 = 201,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,484.09x = 489,230.04 × 201,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,484.09x = 98,602,034,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,602,034,750.01/354,484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,156.45

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