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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,804.39, 444,142.36 and 256,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,804.39, 444,142.36 and 256,960.42 is: 384,519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,804.39 : 444,142.36 = 256,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,804.39/444,142.36 = 256,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,804.39x = 444,142.36 × 256,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,804.39x = 114,127,005,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127,005,612.63/296,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,519.26

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