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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,997.60, 445,496.40 and 218,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,997.60, 445,496.40 and 218,265.60 is: 327,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,997.60 : 445,496.40 = 218,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,997.60/445,496.40 = 218,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,997.60x = 445,496.40 × 218,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,997.60x = 97,236,539,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,236,539,043.84/296,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,398.40

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