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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,042.48, 444,837.02 and 268,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,042.48, 444,837.02 and 268,256.12 is: 401,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,042.48 : 444,837.02 = 268,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,042.48/444,837.02 = 268,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,042.48x = 444,837.02 × 268,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,042.48x = 119,330,249,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,330,249,452.10/297,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,727.89

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