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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,211.56, 1,422,207.72 and 238,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,211.56, 1,422,207.72 and 238,185.54 is: 357,250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,211.56 : 1,422,207.72 = 238,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,211.56/1,422,207.72 = 238,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,211.56x = 1,422,207.72 × 238,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,211.56x = 338,749,313,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,749,313,780.37/948,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,250.77

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