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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,992.07, 444,423.91 and 257,148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,992.07, 444,423.91 and 257,148.51 is: 384,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,992.07 : 444,423.91 = 257,148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,992.07/444,423.91 = 257,148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,992.07x = 444,423.91 × 257,148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,992.07x = 114,282,944,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,282,944,979.13/296,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,801.33

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