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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,460.40, 1,428,698.64 and 242,488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,460.40, 1,428,698.64 and 242,488.56 is: 363,734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,460.40 : 1,428,698.64 = 242,488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,460.40/1,428,698.64 = 242,488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,460.40x = 1,428,698.64 × 242,488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,460.40x = 346,443,075,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,443,075,887.56/952,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,734.89

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