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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,975.60, 419,963.40 and 244,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,975.60, 419,963.40 and 244,983.60 is: 367,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,975.60 : 419,963.40 = 244,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,975.60/419,963.40 = 244,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,975.60x = 419,963.40 × 244,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,975.60x = 102,884,145,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,884,145,600.24/279,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,475.40

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