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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,951.60, 445,427.40 and 279,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,951.60, 445,427.40 and 279,455.60 is: 419,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,951.60 : 445,427.40 = 279,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,951.60/445,427.40 = 279,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,951.60x = 445,427.40 × 279,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,951.60x = 124,477,181,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,477,181,323.44/296,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,183.40

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