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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,554.07, 1,422,726.29 and 238,582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,554.07, 1,422,726.29 and 238,582.38 is: 357,847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,554.07 : 1,422,726.29 = 238,582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,554.07/1,422,726.29 = 238,582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,554.07x = 1,422,726.29 × 238,582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,554.07x = 339,437,423,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,437,423,163.86/948,554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,847.21

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