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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,331.30, 669,759.44 and 281,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,331.30, 669,759.44 and 281,502.90 is: 388,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,331.30 : 669,759.44 = 281,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,331.30/669,759.44 = 281,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,331.30x = 669,759.44 × 281,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,331.30x = 188,539,224,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,539,224,662.38/485,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,475.30

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