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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,592.83, 489,335.78 and 201,631.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,592.83, 489,335.78 and 201,631.03 is: 278,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,592.83 : 489,335.78 = 201,631.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,592.83/489,335.78 = 201,631.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,592.83x = 489,335.78 × 201,631.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,592.83x = 98,665,278,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,665,278,453.00/354,592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,249.50

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