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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,565.76, 1,428,863.22 and 242,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,565.76, 1,428,863.22 and 242,607.24 is: 363,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,565.76 : 1,428,863.22 = 242,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,565.76/1,428,863.22 = 242,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,565.76x = 1,428,863.22 × 242,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,565.76x = 346,652,562,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,652,562,141.71/952,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,914.57

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