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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,223.56, 1,422,225.72 and 238,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,223.56, 1,422,225.72 and 238,197.56 is: 357,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,223.56 : 1,422,225.72 = 238,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,223.56/1,422,225.72 = 238,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,223.56x = 1,422,225.72 × 238,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,223.56x = 338,770,696,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,770,696,273.24/948,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,268.80

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