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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,427.20, 416,140.80 and 245,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,427.20, 416,140.80 and 245,286.40 is: 367,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,427.20 : 416,140.80 = 245,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,427.20/416,140.80 = 245,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,427.20x = 416,140.80 × 245,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,427.20x = 102,073,678,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073,678,725.12/277,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,929.60

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