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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,825.23, 489,641.71 and 201,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,825.23, 489,641.71 and 201,849.03 is: 278,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,825.23 : 489,641.71 = 201,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,825.23/489,641.71 = 201,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,825.23x = 489,641.71 × 201,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,825.23x = 98,833,704,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833,704,211.04/354,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,541.93

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