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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,866.46, 669,203.92 and 281,047.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,866.46, 669,203.92 and 281,047.78 is: 387,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,866.46 : 669,203.92 = 281,047.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,866.46/669,203.92 = 281,047.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,866.46x = 669,203.92 × 281,047.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,866.46x = 188,078,276,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,078,276,083.30/484,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,897.06

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