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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,565.07, 489,322.92 and 201,617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,565.07, 489,322.92 and 201,617.49 is: 278,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,565.07 : 489,322.92 = 201,617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,565.07/489,322.92 = 201,617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,565.07x = 489,322.92 × 201,617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,565.07x = 98,656,058,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,656,058,929.87/354,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,245.29

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