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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,370.46, 1,428,599.43 and 242,404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,370.46, 1,428,599.43 and 242,404.65 is: 363,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,370.46 : 1,428,599.43 = 242,404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,370.46/1,428,599.43 = 242,404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,370.46x = 1,428,599.43 × 242,404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,370.46x = 346,299,144,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,299,144,819.35/952,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,618.11

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