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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,313.72, 444,060.72 and 256,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,313.72, 444,060.72 and 256,772.76 is: 384,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,313.72 : 444,060.72 = 256,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,313.72/444,060.72 = 256,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,313.72x = 444,060.72 × 256,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,313.72x = 114,022,696,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,022,696,681.99/296,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,803.97

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