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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,541.13, 1,422,706.89 and 238,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,541.13, 1,422,706.89 and 238,569.44 is: 357,827.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,541.13 : 1,422,706.89 = 238,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,541.13/1,422,706.89 = 238,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,541.13x = 1,422,706.89 × 238,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,541.13x = 339,414,389,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,414,389,588.21/948,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,827.81

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