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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,096.69, 669,074.83 and 355,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,096.69, 669,074.83 and 355,991.56 is: 491,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,096.69 : 669,074.83 = 355,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,096.69/669,074.83 = 355,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,096.69x = 669,074.83 × 355,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,096.69x = 238,184,989,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,184,989,925.77/485,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,005.18

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