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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,005.20, 444,007.80 and 269,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,005.20, 444,007.80 and 269,048.40 is: 403,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.20 : 444,007.80 = 269,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.20/444,007.80 = 269,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.20x = 444,007.80 × 269,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.20x = 119,459,588,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,459,588,177.52/296,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,572.60

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