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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,429.33, 446,852.39 and 267,480.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,429.33, 446,852.39 and 267,480.59 is: 399,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,429.33 : 446,852.39 = 267,480.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,429.33/446,852.39 = 267,480.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,429.33x = 446,852.39 × 267,480.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,429.33x = 119,524,339,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524,339,354.55/299,429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,173.79

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