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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,330.67, 669,758.57 and 281,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,330.67, 669,758.57 and 281,502.27 is: 388,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,330.67 : 669,758.57 = 281,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,330.67/669,758.57 = 281,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,330.67x = 669,758.57 × 281,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,330.67x = 188,538,558,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,538,558,510.71/485,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,474.44

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