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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,860.33, 444,601.59 and 294,647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,860.33, 444,601.59 and 294,647.82 is: 441,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,860.33 : 444,601.59 = 294,647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,860.33/444,601.59 = 294,647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,860.33x = 444,601.59 × 294,647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,860.33x = 131,000,889,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,000,889,262.03/296,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,287.96

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