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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,614.97, 444,918.71 and 71,977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,614.97, 444,918.71 and 71,977.25 is: 107,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,614.97 : 444,918.71 = 71,977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,614.97/444,918.71 = 71,977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,614.97x = 444,918.71 × 71,977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,614.97x = 32,024,024,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,024,859.46/296,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,964.97

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