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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.60, 444,002.40 and 261,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.60, 444,002.40 and 261,009.60 is: 391,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.60 : 444,002.40 = 261,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.60/444,002.40 = 261,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.60x = 444,002.40 × 261,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.60x = 115,888,888,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,888,888,823.04/296,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,514.40

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