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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,211.46, 1,428,325.56 and 242,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,211.46, 1,428,325.56 and 242,240.26 is: 363,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,211.46 : 1,428,325.56 = 242,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,211.46/1,428,325.56 = 242,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,211.46x = 1,428,325.56 × 242,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,211.46x = 345,997,955,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,997,955,019.05/952,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,362.52

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