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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,713.85, 489,519.81 and 201,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,713.85, 489,519.81 and 201,778.97 is: 278,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,713.85 : 489,519.81 = 201,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,713.85/489,519.81 = 201,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,713.85x = 489,519.81 × 201,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,713.85x = 98,774,800,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,774,800,608.80/354,713.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,463.33

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