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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 293,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 293,377.40 is: 440,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.80 : 444,002.70 = 293,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.80/444,002.70 = 293,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.80x = 444,002.70 × 293,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.80x = 130,260,357,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,260,357,718.98/296,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,066.10

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