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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,541.63, 1,422,707.64 and 238,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,541.63, 1,422,707.64 and 238,569.95 is: 357,828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,541.63 : 1,422,707.64 = 238,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,541.63/1,422,707.64 = 238,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,541.63x = 1,422,707.64 × 238,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,541.63x = 339,415,283,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,415,283,425.88/948,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,828.56

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