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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,832.68, 407,115.25 and 244,463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,832.68, 407,115.25 and 244,463.74 is: 364,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,832.68 : 407,115.25 = 244,463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,832.68/407,115.25 = 244,463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,832.68x = 407,115.25 × 244,463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,832.68x = 99,524,914,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,524,914,997.09/272,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,783.71

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