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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.20, 399,640.80 and 244,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.20, 399,640.80 and 244,654.40 is: 366,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.20 : 399,640.80 = 244,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.20/399,640.80 = 244,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.20x = 399,640.80 × 244,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.20x = 97,773,880,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,773,880,139.52/266,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,981.60

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