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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,919.77, 489,782.63 and 201,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,919.77, 489,782.63 and 201,954.51 is: 278,693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,919.77 : 489,782.63 = 201,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,919.77/489,782.63 = 201,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,919.77x = 489,782.63 × 201,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,919.77x = 98,913,811,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,913,811,553.05/354,919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,693.44

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