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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,430.60, 444,645.90 and 254,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,430.60, 444,645.90 and 254,440.20 is: 381,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,430.60 : 444,645.90 = 254,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,430.60/444,645.90 = 254,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,430.60x = 444,645.90 × 254,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,430.60x = 113,135,791,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,135,791,725.18/296,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,660.30

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