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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,209.10, 1,428,321.73 and 242,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,209.10, 1,428,321.73 and 242,237.74 is: 363,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,209.10 : 1,428,321.73 = 242,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,209.10/1,428,321.73 = 242,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,209.10x = 1,428,321.73 × 242,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,209.10x = 345,993,427,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,993,427,868.09/952,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,358.67

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