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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,369.28, 1,361,053.92 and 242,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,369.28, 1,361,053.92 and 242,504 is: 363,756

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,369.28 : 1,361,053.92 = 242,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,369.28/1,361,053.92 = 242,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,369.28x = 1,361,053.92 × 242,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,369.28x = 330,061,019,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,061,019,815.68/907,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,756

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