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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,042.20, 441,249.08 and 279,227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,042.20, 441,249.08 and 279,227.83 is: 416,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,042.20 : 441,249.08 = 279,227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,042.20/441,249.08 = 279,227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,042.20x = 441,249.08 × 279,227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,042.20x = 123,209,023,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209,023,097.90/296,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,187.36

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