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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,741.58, 444,605.24 and 212,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,741.58, 444,605.24 and 212,069.15 is: 317,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,741.58 : 444,605.24 = 212,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,741.58/444,605.24 = 212,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,741.58x = 444,605.24 × 212,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,741.58x = 94,287,052,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287,052,048.97/296,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,741.29

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