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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,719.68, 442,921.11 and 274,791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,719.68, 442,921.11 and 274,791.36 is: 410,188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,719.68 : 442,921.11 = 274,791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,719.68/442,921.11 = 274,791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,719.68x = 442,921.11 × 274,791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,719.68x = 121,710,894,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,710,894,189.61/296,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,188.14

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