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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,920.80, 445,381.20 and 264,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,920.80, 445,381.20 and 264,261.60 is: 396,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,920.80 : 445,381.20 = 264,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,920.80/445,381.20 = 264,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,920.80x = 445,381.20 × 264,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,920.80x = 117,697,148,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,697,148,521.92/296,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,392.40

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