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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,543.38, 1,422,710.27 and 238,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,543.38, 1,422,710.27 and 238,571.70 is: 357,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,543.38 : 1,422,710.27 = 238,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,543.38/1,422,710.27 = 238,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,543.38x = 1,422,710.27 × 238,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,543.38x = 339,418,406,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,418,406,528.50/948,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,831.19

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