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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,832.64, 407,115.20 and 244,463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,832.64, 407,115.20 and 244,463.71 is: 364,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,832.64 : 407,115.20 = 244,463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,832.64/407,115.20 = 244,463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,832.64x = 407,115.20 × 244,463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,832.64x = 99,524,892,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,524,892,189.39/272,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,783.67

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