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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,332.65, 669,761.28 and 281,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,332.65, 669,761.28 and 281,504.25 is: 388,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,332.65 : 669,761.28 = 281,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,332.65/669,761.28 = 281,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,332.65x = 669,761.28 × 281,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,332.65x = 188,540,646,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,540,646,805.44/485,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,477.15

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