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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,004.40, 669,306.24 and 281,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,004.40, 669,306.24 and 281,173.48 is: 388,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,004.40 : 669,306.24 = 281,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,004.40/669,306.24 = 281,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,004.40x = 669,306.24 × 281,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,004.40x = 188,191,164,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,191,164,686.52/485,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,019.50

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