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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,412.72, 1,428,627.09 and 242,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,412.72, 1,428,627.09 and 242,440.88 is: 363,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,412.72 : 1,428,627.09 = 242,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,412.72/1,428,627.09 = 242,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,412.72x = 1,428,627.09 × 242,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,412.72x = 346,357,608,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,357,608,891.44/952,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,663.36

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