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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,744.80, 445,117.20 and 286,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,744.80, 445,117.20 and 286,247.20 is: 429,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,744.80 : 445,117.20 = 286,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,744.80/445,117.20 = 286,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,744.80x = 445,117.20 × 286,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,744.80x = 127,413,552,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,413,552,171.84/296,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,370.80

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