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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,311.40, 447,671.10 and 267,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,311.40, 447,671.10 and 267,948.20 is: 400,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,311.40 : 447,671.10 = 267,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,311.40/447,671.10 = 267,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,311.40x = 447,671.10 × 267,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,311.40x = 119,952,665,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,952,665,437.02/299,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,762.10

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