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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,847.59, 670,288.91 and 281,784.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,847.59, 670,288.91 and 281,784.06 is: 388,757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,847.59 : 670,288.91 = 281,784.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,847.59/670,288.91 = 281,784.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,847.59x = 670,288.91 × 281,784.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,847.59x = 188,876,729,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,876,729,023.85/485,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,757.16

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