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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,211.48, 1,422,207.70 and 238,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,211.48, 1,422,207.70 and 238,185.44 is: 357,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,211.48 : 1,422,207.70 = 238,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,211.48/1,422,207.70 = 238,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,211.48x = 1,422,207.70 × 238,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,211.48x = 338,749,166,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,749,166,795.89/948,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,250.65

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