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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,371.96, 1,428,601.68 and 242,406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,371.96, 1,428,601.68 and 242,406.15 is: 363,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,371.96 : 1,428,601.68 = 242,406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,371.96/1,428,601.68 = 242,406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,371.96x = 1,428,601.68 × 242,406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,371.96x = 346,301,833,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,301,833,132.33/952,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,620.36

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