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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,863.93, 670,463.35 and 281,899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,863.93, 670,463.35 and 281,899.05 is: 389,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,863.93 : 670,463.35 = 281,899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,863.93/670,463.35 = 281,899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,863.93x = 670,463.35 × 281,899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,863.93x = 189,002,981,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,002,981,424.82/485,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,003.94

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