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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,211.96, 1,428,326.31 and 242,240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,211.96, 1,428,326.31 and 242,240.75 is: 363,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,211.96 : 1,428,326.31 = 242,240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,211.96/1,428,326.31 = 242,240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,211.96x = 1,428,326.31 × 242,240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,211.96x = 345,998,836,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,998,836,579.13/952,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,363.25

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