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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,202.60, 1,428,311.98 and 242,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,202.60, 1,428,311.98 and 242,231.24 is: 363,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,202.60 : 1,428,311.98 = 242,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,202.60/1,428,311.98 = 242,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,202.60x = 1,428,311.98 × 242,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,202.60x = 345,981,782,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,981,782,022.26/952,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,348.92

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