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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,410.72, 1,428,624.08 and 242,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,410.72, 1,428,624.08 and 242,438.88 is: 363,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,410.72 : 1,428,624.08 = 242,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,410.72/1,428,624.08 = 242,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,410.72x = 1,428,624.08 × 242,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,410.72x = 346,354,015,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,354,015,359.21/952,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,660.35

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