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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,554.82, 1,422,727.40 and 238,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,554.82, 1,422,727.40 and 238,583.14 is: 357,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,554.82 : 1,422,727.40 = 238,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,554.82/1,422,727.40 = 238,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,554.82x = 1,422,727.40 × 238,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,554.82x = 339,438,770,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,438,770,456.04/948,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,848.34

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