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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,408.07, 443,578.50 and 242,476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,408.07, 443,578.50 and 242,476.65 is: 362,869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,408.07 : 443,578.50 = 242,476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,408.07/443,578.50 = 242,476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,408.07x = 443,578.50 × 242,476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,408.07x = 107,557,428,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557,428,692.03/296,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,869.43

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