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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,601, 665,989.92 and 281,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,601, 665,989.92 and 281,435.88 is: 388,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,601 : 665,989.92 = 281,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,601/665,989.92 = 281,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,601x = 665,989.92 × 281,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,601x = 187,433,459,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,433,459,206.33/482,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,381.83

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