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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,411.72, 1,428,625.59 and 242,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,411.72, 1,428,625.59 and 242,439.88 is: 363,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,411.72 : 1,428,625.59 = 242,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,411.72/1,428,625.59 = 242,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,411.72x = 1,428,625.59 × 242,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,411.72x = 346,355,808,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,355,808,249.20/952,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,661.85

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