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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,265.40, 443,102.10 and 264,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,265.40, 443,102.10 and 264,902.20 is: 396,194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,265.40 : 443,102.10 = 264,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,265.40/443,102.10 = 264,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,265.40x = 443,102.10 × 264,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,265.40x = 117,378,721,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,378,721,114.62/296,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,194.50

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