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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,569.60, 670,234.20 and 281,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,569.60, 670,234.20 and 281,672.08 is: 388,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,569.60 : 670,234.20 = 281,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,569.60/670,234.20 = 281,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,569.60x = 670,234.20 × 281,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,569.60x = 188,786,261,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,786,261,201.14/485,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,793.41

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