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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,979.60, 419,969.40 and 244,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,979.60, 419,969.40 and 244,987.60 is: 367,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,979.60 : 419,969.40 = 244,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,979.60/419,969.40 = 244,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,979.60x = 419,969.40 × 244,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,979.60x = 102,887,295,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,887,295,379.44/279,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,481.40

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