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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,460.78, 1,361,191.17 and 242,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,460.78, 1,361,191.17 and 242,595.50 is: 363,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,460.78 : 1,361,191.17 = 242,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,460.78/1,361,191.17 = 242,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,460.78x = 1,361,191.17 × 242,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,460.78x = 330,218,852,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,218,852,481.74/907,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,893.25

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