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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,327.23, 408,111.01 and 256,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,327.23, 408,111.01 and 256,028.11 is: 352,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,327.23 : 408,111.01 = 256,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,327.23/408,111.01 = 256,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,327.23x = 408,111.01 × 256,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,327.23x = 104,487,890,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,487,890,560.49/296,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,609.82

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