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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,127.04, 1,428,184.40 and 242,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,127.04, 1,428,184.40 and 242,148.95 is: 363,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,127.04 : 1,428,184.40 = 242,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,127.04/1,428,184.40 = 242,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,127.04x = 1,428,184.40 × 242,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,127.04x = 345,833,344,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,833,344,514.71/952,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,221.85

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