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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,221.57, 669,608.42 and 281,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,221.57, 669,608.42 and 281,393.34 is: 388,324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,221.57 : 669,608.42 = 281,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,221.57/669,608.42 = 281,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,221.57x = 669,608.42 × 281,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,221.57x = 188,423,345,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,423,345,040.91/485,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,324.34

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