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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,180.40, 442,974.60 and 264,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,180.40, 442,974.60 and 264,817.20 is: 396,067.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,180.40 : 442,974.60 = 264,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,180.40/442,974.60 = 264,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,180.40x = 442,974.60 × 264,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,180.40x = 117,307,293,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,307,293,243.12/296,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,067.04

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