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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,040.60, 408,060.90 and 244,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,040.60, 408,060.90 and 244,484.40 is: 366,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,040.60 : 408,060.90 = 244,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,040.60/408,060.90 = 244,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,040.60x = 408,060.90 × 244,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,040.60x = 99,764,524,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,764,524,299.96/272,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,726.60

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