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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,170.90, 442,960.35 and 264,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,170.90, 442,960.35 and 264,807.70 is: 396,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,170.90 : 442,960.35 = 264,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,170.90/442,960.35 = 264,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,170.90x = 442,960.35 × 264,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,170.90x = 117,299,311,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,299,311,474.70/296,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,052.79

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