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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,996.80, 449,995.20 and 265,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,996.80, 449,995.20 and 265,004.80 is: 397,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,996.80 : 449,995.20 = 265,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,996.80/449,995.20 = 265,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,996.80x = 449,995.20 × 265,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,996.80x = 119,250,887,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,250,887,976.96/299,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,507.20

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