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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,172.88, 1,428,252.84 and 242,194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,172.88, 1,428,252.84 and 242,194.56 is: 363,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,172.88 : 1,428,252.84 = 242,194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,172.88/1,428,252.84 = 242,194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,172.88x = 1,428,252.84 × 242,194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,172.88x = 345,915,068,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,915,068,152.55/952,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,290.19

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