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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,551.82, 1,422,722.93 and 238,580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,551.82, 1,422,722.93 and 238,580.13 is: 357,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,551.82 : 1,422,722.93 = 238,580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,551.82/1,422,722.93 = 238,580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,551.82x = 1,422,722.93 × 238,580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,551.82x = 339,433,420,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,433,420,400.48/948,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,843.83

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