Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,048.74, 669,366.86 and 281,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,048.74, 669,366.86 and 281,218 is: 388,080.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,048.74 : 669,366.86 = 281,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,048.74/669,366.86 = 281,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,048.74x = 669,366.86 × 281,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,048.74x = 188,238,009,635.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,238,009,635.48/485,048.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,080.61
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