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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,568.60, 670,232.82 and 281,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,568.60, 670,232.82 and 281,671.08 is: 388,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,568.60 : 670,232.82 = 281,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,568.60/670,232.82 = 281,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,568.60x = 670,232.82 × 281,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,568.60x = 188,785,202,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,785,202,260.85/485,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,792.03

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