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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,622.21, 444,929.59 and 71,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,622.21, 444,929.59 and 71,984.50 is: 107,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,622.21 : 444,929.59 = 71,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,622.21/444,929.59 = 71,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,622.21x = 444,929.59 × 71,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,622.21x = 32,028,034,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,034,071.36/296,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,975.85

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