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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,949.58, 670,743.79 and 282,066.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,949.58, 670,743.79 and 282,066.19 is: 389,328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,949.58 : 670,743.79 = 282,066.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,949.58/670,743.79 = 282,066.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,949.58x = 670,743.79 × 282,066.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,949.58x = 189,194,142,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,194,142,929.44/485,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,328.75

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