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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,209.34, 1,428,322.37 and 242,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,209.34, 1,428,322.37 and 242,238.13 is: 363,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,209.34 : 1,428,322.37 = 242,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,209.34/1,428,322.37 = 242,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,209.34x = 1,428,322.37 × 242,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,209.34x = 345,994,133,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,994,133,409.95/952,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,359.32

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