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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,003.42, 669,304.85 and 281,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,003.42, 669,304.85 and 281,172.48 is: 388,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,003.42 : 669,304.85 = 281,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,003.42/669,304.85 = 281,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,003.42x = 669,304.85 × 281,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,003.42x = 188,190,103,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,190,103,144.67/485,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,018.10

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