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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,577, 444,867.66 and 74,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,577, 444,867.66 and 74,961 is: 112,442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,577 : 444,867.66 = 74,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,577/444,867.66 = 74,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,577x = 444,867.66 × 74,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,577x = 33,347,724,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347,724,661.26/296,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,442.05

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