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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,038.60, 408,057.90 and 244,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,038.60, 408,057.90 and 244,482.40 is: 366,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,038.60 : 408,057.90 = 244,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,038.60/408,057.90 = 244,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,038.60x = 408,057.90 × 244,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,038.60x = 99,762,974,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,762,974,730.96/272,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,723.60

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