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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,823.23, 489,638.95 and 201,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,823.23, 489,638.95 and 201,847.03 is: 278,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,823.23 : 489,638.95 = 201,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,823.23/489,638.95 = 201,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,823.23x = 489,638.95 × 201,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,823.23x = 98,832,166,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,832,166,831.79/354,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,539.16

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