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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,256.80, 598,927.20 and 295,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,256.80, 598,927.20 and 295,280.80 is: 441,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,256.80 : 598,927.20 = 295,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,256.80/598,927.20 = 295,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,256.80x = 598,927.20 × 295,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,256.80x = 176,851,702,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,851,702,757.76/400,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,845.59

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