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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,003.60, 444,005.40 and 292,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,003.60, 444,005.40 and 292,893.20 is: 439,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,003.60 : 444,005.40 = 292,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,003.60/444,005.40 = 292,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,003.60x = 444,005.40 × 292,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,003.60x = 130,046,162,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046,162,423.28/296,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,339.80

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