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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,427.60, 407,863.80 and 241,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,427.60, 407,863.80 and 241,323.60 is: 361,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,427.60 : 407,863.80 = 241,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,427.60/407,863.80 = 241,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,427.60x = 407,863.80 × 241,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,427.60x = 98,427,160,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,427,160,525.68/272,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,296.58

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