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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,806.42, 444,145.41 and 256,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,806.42, 444,145.41 and 256,962.44 is: 384,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,806.42 : 444,145.41 = 256,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,806.42/444,145.41 = 256,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,806.42x = 444,145.41 × 256,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,806.42x = 114,128,688,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,128,688,268.40/296,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,522.30

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