Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,361.28, 1,361,041.92 and 242,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 907,361.28, 1,361,041.92 and 242,496 is: 363,744
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907,361.28 : 1,361,041.92 = 242,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907,361.28/1,361,041.92 = 242,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907,361.28x = 1,361,041.92 × 242,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907,361.28x = 330,047,221,432.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,047,221,432.32/907,361.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,744
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