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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,150.40, 444,225.60 and 264,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,150.40, 444,225.60 and 264,657.60 is: 396,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,150.40 : 444,225.60 = 264,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,150.40/444,225.60 = 264,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,150.40x = 444,225.60 × 264,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,150.40x = 117,567,681,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,567,681,154.56/296,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,986.40

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