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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,372.71, 1,428,602.81 and 242,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,372.71, 1,428,602.81 and 242,406.90 is: 363,621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,372.71 : 1,428,602.81 = 242,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,372.71/1,428,602.81 = 242,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,372.71x = 1,428,602.81 × 242,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,372.71x = 346,303,177,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,303,177,291.36/952,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,621.48

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