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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,647.78, 444,967.80 and 72,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,647.78, 444,967.80 and 72,010 is: 108,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,647.78 : 444,967.80 = 72,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,647.78/444,967.80 = 72,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,647.78x = 444,967.80 × 72,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,647.78x = 32,042,131,278
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,131,278/296,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,014.06

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