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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,031.70, 444,047.55 and 261,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,031.70, 444,047.55 and 261,817.30 is: 392,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,031.70 : 444,047.55 = 261,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,031.70/444,047.55 = 261,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,031.70x = 444,047.55 × 261,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,031.70x = 116,259,330,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,259,330,612.62/296,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,725.95

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