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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,605.80, 444,908.70 and 240,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,605.80, 444,908.70 and 240,618.60 is: 360,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,605.80 : 444,908.70 = 240,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,605.80/444,908.70 = 240,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,605.80x = 444,908.70 × 240,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,605.80x = 107,053,308,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,053,308,521.82/296,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,927.90

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