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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,977.40, 419,966.10 and 244,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,977.40, 419,966.10 and 244,985.40 is: 367,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,977.40 : 419,966.10 = 244,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,977.40/419,966.10 = 244,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,977.40x = 419,966.10 × 244,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,977.40x = 102,885,562,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,885,562,994.94/279,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,478.10

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