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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,544.60, 444,816.90 and 217,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,544.60, 444,816.90 and 217,812.60 is: 326,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,544.60 : 444,816.90 = 217,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,544.60/444,816.90 = 217,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,544.60x = 444,816.90 × 217,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,544.60x = 96,886,725,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,886,725,512.94/296,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,718.90

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