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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,482.28, 1,361,223.42 and 242,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,482.28, 1,361,223.42 and 242,617 is: 363,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,482.28 : 1,361,223.42 = 242,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,482.28/1,361,223.42 = 242,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,482.28x = 1,361,223.42 × 242,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,482.28x = 330,255,942,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,255,942,490.14/907,482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,925.50

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