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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,457.28, 1,361,185.92 and 242,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,457.28, 1,361,185.92 and 242,592 is: 363,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,457.28 : 1,361,185.92 = 242,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,457.28/1,361,185.92 = 242,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,457.28x = 1,361,185.92 × 242,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,457.28x = 330,212,814,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,212,814,704.64/907,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,888.00

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