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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,502.13, 1,443,749.26 and 242,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,502.13, 1,443,749.26 and 242,845.52 is: 364,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,502.13 : 1,443,749.26 = 242,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,502.13/1,443,749.26 = 242,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,502.13x = 1,443,749.26 × 242,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,502.13x = 350,608,039,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,608,039,794.32/962,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,267.29

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