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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,890.80, 445,336.20 and 264,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,890.80, 445,336.20 and 264,231.60 is: 396,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,890.80 : 445,336.20 = 264,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,890.80/445,336.20 = 264,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,890.80x = 445,336.20 × 264,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,890.80x = 117,671,896,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,671,896,663.92/296,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,347.40

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