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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,179.40, 442,973.10 and 264,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,179.40, 442,973.10 and 264,816.20 is: 396,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,179.40 : 442,973.10 = 264,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,179.40/442,973.10 = 264,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,179.40x = 442,973.10 × 264,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,179.40x = 117,306,453,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306,453,044.22/296,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,065.54

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