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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,656.66, 446,247.75 and 268,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,656.66, 446,247.75 and 268,911.30 is: 404,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,656.66 : 446,247.75 = 268,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,656.66/446,247.75 = 268,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,656.66x = 446,247.75 × 268,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,656.66x = 120,001,062,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,001,062,574.58/296,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,511.61

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