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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,406.93, 444,611.51 and 71,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,406.93, 444,611.51 and 71,767 is: 107,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,406.93 : 444,611.51 = 71,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,406.93/444,611.51 = 71,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,406.93x = 444,611.51 × 71,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,406.93x = 31,908,434,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908,434,238.17/296,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,650.77

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