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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,016.78, 407,389.32 and 244,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,016.78, 407,389.32 and 244,647.95 is: 365,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,016.78 : 407,389.32 = 244,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,016.78/407,389.32 = 244,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,016.78x = 407,389.32 × 244,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,016.78x = 99,666,959,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,666,959,952.95/273,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,058.00

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