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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,996.80, 437,995.20 and 264,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,996.80, 437,995.20 and 264,003.20 is: 396,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,996.80 : 437,995.20 = 264,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,996.80/437,995.20 = 264,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,996.80x = 437,995.20 × 264,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,996.80x = 115,632,134,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,632,134,384.64/291,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,004.80

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