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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,129.04, 1,428,187.39 and 242,150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,129.04, 1,428,187.39 and 242,150.95 is: 363,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,129.04 : 1,428,187.39 = 242,150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,129.04/1,428,187.39 = 242,150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,129.04x = 1,428,187.39 × 242,150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,129.04x = 345,836,933,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,836,933,266.52/952,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,224.86

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