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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,361.28, 1,428,550.56 and 242,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,361.28, 1,428,550.56 and 242,390.16 is: 363,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,361.28 : 1,428,550.56 = 242,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,361.28/1,428,550.56 = 242,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,361.28x = 1,428,550.56 × 242,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,361.28x = 346,266,598,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,266,598,806.49/952,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,587.44

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