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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,723.68, 442,927.08 and 274,795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,723.68, 442,927.08 and 274,795.36 is: 410,194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,723.68 : 442,927.08 = 274,795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,723.68/442,927.08 = 274,795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,723.68x = 442,927.08 × 274,795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,723.68x = 121,714,306,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,714,306,402.35/296,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,194.11

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