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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,032.70, 444,049.05 and 261,818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,032.70, 444,049.05 and 261,818.30 is: 392,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,032.70 : 444,049.05 = 261,818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,032.70/444,049.05 = 261,818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,032.70x = 444,049.05 × 261,818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,032.70x = 116,260,167,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,260,167,387.62/296,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,727.45

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