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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,886.94, 1,429,289.40 and 242,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,886.94, 1,429,289.40 and 242,893.80 is: 364,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,886.94 : 1,429,289.40 = 242,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,886.94/1,429,289.40 = 242,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,886.94x = 1,429,289.40 × 242,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,886.94x = 347,165,533,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,165,533,665.72/952,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,330.25

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