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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,719.42, 489,472.68 and 203,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,719.42, 489,472.68 and 203,865.02 is: 281,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,719.42 : 489,472.68 = 203,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,719.42/489,472.68 = 203,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,719.42x = 489,472.68 × 203,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,719.42x = 99,786,357,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,786,357,697.65/354,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,310.67

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