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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,202.10, 1,428,311.23 and 242,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,202.10, 1,428,311.23 and 242,230.74 is: 363,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,202.10 : 1,428,311.23 = 242,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,202.10/1,428,311.23 = 242,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,202.10x = 1,428,311.23 × 242,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,202.10x = 345,980,886,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,980,886,193.21/952,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,348.17

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