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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,122.06, 1,428,188.34 and 242,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,122.06, 1,428,188.34 and 242,150.58 is: 363,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,122.06 : 1,428,188.34 = 242,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,122.06/1,428,188.34 = 242,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,122.06x = 1,428,188.34 × 242,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,122.06x = 345,836,634,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,836,634,880.24/952,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,227.21

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