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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,055.32, 669,383.46 and 281,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,055.32, 669,383.46 and 281,121.32 is: 387,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,055.32 : 669,383.46 = 281,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,055.32/669,383.46 = 281,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,055.32x = 669,383.46 × 281,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,055.32x = 188,177,961,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,177,961,861.37/485,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,951.55

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