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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,124.04, 1,428,179.90 and 242,145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,124.04, 1,428,179.90 and 242,145.95 is: 363,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,124.04 : 1,428,179.90 = 242,145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,124.04/1,428,179.90 = 242,145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,124.04x = 1,428,179.90 × 242,145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,124.04x = 345,827,970,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,827,970,304.78/952,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,217.35

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