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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,005.59, 1,428,011.72 and 242,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,005.59, 1,428,011.72 and 242,033.70 is: 363,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,005.59 : 1,428,011.72 = 242,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,005.59/1,428,011.72 = 242,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,005.59x = 1,428,011.72 × 242,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,005.59x = 345,626,959,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,626,959,024.80/952,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,051.40

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