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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,771.60, 444,865.80 and 265,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,771.60, 444,865.80 and 265,278.80 is: 397,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,771.60 : 444,865.80 = 265,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,771.60/444,865.80 = 265,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,771.60x = 444,865.80 × 265,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,771.60x = 118,013,465,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,013,465,585.04/296,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,657.54

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