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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,727.53, 489,480.93 and 201,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,727.53, 489,480.93 and 201,785.13 is: 278,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,727.53 : 489,480.93 = 201,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,727.53/489,480.93 = 201,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,727.53x = 489,480.93 × 201,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,727.53x = 98,769,973,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,769,973,092.57/354,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,438.98

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