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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,535.66, 670,042.07 and 281,707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,535.66, 670,042.07 and 281,707.95 is: 388,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,535.66 : 670,042.07 = 281,707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,535.66/670,042.07 = 281,707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,535.66x = 670,042.07 × 281,707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,535.66x = 188,756,175,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,756,175,307.52/485,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,758.63

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