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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,470.20, 444,705.30 and 277,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,470.20, 444,705.30 and 277,807.80 is: 416,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,470.20 : 444,705.30 = 277,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,470.20/444,705.30 = 277,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,470.20x = 444,705.30 × 277,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,470.20x = 123,542,601,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,542,601,041.34/296,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,711.70

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