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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,556.96, 1,443,831.48 and 242,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,556.96, 1,443,831.48 and 242,900.28 is: 364,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,556.96 : 1,443,831.48 = 242,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,556.96/1,443,831.48 = 242,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,556.96x = 1,443,831.48 × 242,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,556.96x = 350,707,070,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,707,070,764.81/962,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,349.42

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