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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,362.40, 1,361,043.60 and 242,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,362.40, 1,361,043.60 and 242,514.40 is: 363,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,362.40 : 1,361,043.60 = 242,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,362.40/1,361,043.60 = 242,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,362.40x = 1,361,043.60 × 242,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,362.40x = 330,072,672,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,072,672,027.84/907,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,771.60

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