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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,212.46, 1,428,327.06 and 242,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,212.46, 1,428,327.06 and 242,241.26 is: 363,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,212.46 : 1,428,327.06 = 242,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,212.46/1,428,327.06 = 242,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,212.46x = 1,428,327.06 × 242,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,212.46x = 345,999,746,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,999,746,706.50/952,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,364.02

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