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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,845.20, 444,611.70 and 244,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,845.20, 444,611.70 and 244,357.20 is: 365,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,845.20 : 444,611.70 = 244,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,845.20/444,611.70 = 244,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,845.20x = 444,611.70 × 244,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,845.20x = 108,644,070,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,644,070,099.24/296,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,995.71

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