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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,541.88, 1,422,708.02 and 238,570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,541.88, 1,422,708.02 and 238,570.19 is: 357,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,541.88 : 1,422,708.02 = 238,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,541.88/1,422,708.02 = 238,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,541.88x = 1,422,708.02 × 238,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,541.88x = 339,415,725,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,415,725,009.84/948,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,828.93

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