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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,004.60, 445,463.70 and 86,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,004.60, 445,463.70 and 86,620.60 is: 129,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,004.60 : 445,463.70 = 86,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,004.60/445,463.70 = 86,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,004.60x = 445,463.70 × 86,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,004.60x = 38,586,332,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,586,332,972.22/297,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,918.30

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