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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,301.06, 444,700.35 and 277,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,301.06, 444,700.35 and 277,617.24 is: 416,658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,301.06 : 444,700.35 = 277,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,301.06/444,700.35 = 277,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,301.06x = 444,700.35 × 277,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,301.06x = 123,456,483,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,456,483,794.03/296,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,658.93

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