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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,361.28 : 1,361,041.92 = 242,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,361.28/1,361,041.92 = 242,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,361.28x = 1,361,041.92 × 242,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,361.28x = 330,047,221,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,047,221,432.32/907,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,744

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