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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,765.74, 1,429,114.59 and 242,787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,765.74, 1,429,114.59 and 242,787.78 is: 364,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,765.74 : 1,429,114.59 = 242,787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,765.74/1,429,114.59 = 242,787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,765.74x = 1,429,114.59 × 242,787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,765.74x = 346,971,558,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,971,558,671.71/952,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,173.00

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