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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,223.89, 669,611.63 and 281,395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,223.89, 669,611.63 and 281,395.67 is: 388,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,223.89 : 669,611.63 = 281,395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,223.89/669,611.63 = 281,395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,223.89x = 669,611.63 × 281,395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,223.89x = 188,425,808,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,425,808,508.61/485,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,327.56

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