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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,809.48, 444,150.01 and 256,965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,809.48, 444,150.01 and 256,965.51 is: 384,526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,809.48 : 444,150.01 = 256,965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,809.48/444,150.01 = 256,965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,809.48x = 444,150.01 × 256,965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,809.48x = 114,131,232,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,131,232,551.33/296,809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,526.92

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