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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,489.76, 444,362.04 and 211,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,489.76, 444,362.04 and 211,809.12 is: 317,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,489.76 : 444,362.04 = 211,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,489.76/444,362.04 = 211,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,489.76x = 444,362.04 × 211,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,489.76x = 94,119,932,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,119,932,653.80/296,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,447.50

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