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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,573.11, 670,220.12 and 286,836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,573.11, 670,220.12 and 286,836.42 is: 395,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,573.11 : 670,220.12 = 286,836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,573.11/670,220.12 = 286,836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,573.11x = 670,220.12 × 286,836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,573.11x = 192,243,543,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,243,543,297.21/485,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,910.61

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