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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,989.15, 669,285.20 and 281,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,989.15, 669,285.20 and 281,158.22 is: 387,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,989.15 : 669,285.20 = 281,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,989.15/669,285.20 = 281,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,989.15x = 669,285.20 × 281,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,989.15x = 188,175,037,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,175,037,880.45/484,989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,998.45

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