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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,653.28, 1,361,479.92 and 242,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,653.28, 1,361,479.92 and 242,788 is: 364,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,653.28 : 1,361,479.92 = 242,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,653.28/1,361,479.92 = 242,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,653.28x = 1,361,479.92 × 242,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,653.28x = 330,550,986,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,550,986,816.96/907,653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,182.00

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