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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,577.20, 444,865.80 and 293,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,577.20, 444,865.80 and 293,812.40 is: 440,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,577.20 : 444,865.80 = 293,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,577.20/444,865.80 = 293,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,577.20x = 444,865.80 × 293,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,577.20x = 130,707,088,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,707,088,375.92/296,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,718.60

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