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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,958.54, 670,539.72 and 281,962.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,958.54, 670,539.72 and 281,962.69 is: 389,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,958.54 : 670,539.72 = 281,962.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,958.54/670,539.72 = 281,962.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,958.54x = 670,539.72 × 281,962.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,958.54x = 189,067,183,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,067,183,203.05/485,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,060.32

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