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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,275.40, 447,617.10 and 267,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,275.40, 447,617.10 and 267,912.20 is: 400,708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,275.40 : 447,617.10 = 267,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,275.40/447,617.10 = 267,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,275.40x = 447,617.10 × 267,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,275.40x = 119,922,082,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,922,082,018.62/299,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,708.12

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