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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,803.42, 444,140.91 and 256,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,803.42, 444,140.91 and 256,959.44 is: 384,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,803.42 : 444,140.91 = 256,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,803.42/444,140.91 = 256,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,803.42x = 444,140.91 × 256,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,803.42x = 114,126,199,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,126,199,514.69/296,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,517.80

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