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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,086.59, 669,454.88 and 281,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,086.59, 669,454.88 and 281,190.15 is: 388,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,086.59 : 669,454.88 = 281,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,086.59/669,454.88 = 281,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,086.59x = 669,454.88 × 281,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,086.59x = 188,244,116,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,244,116,719.48/485,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,062.92

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