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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,209.96, 1,428,323.31 and 242,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,209.96, 1,428,323.31 and 242,238.75 is: 363,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,209.96 : 1,428,323.31 = 242,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,209.96/1,428,323.31 = 242,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,209.96x = 1,428,323.31 × 242,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,209.96x = 345,995,253,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,995,253,210.26/952,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,360.25

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