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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,555.82, 1,422,728.90 and 238,584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,555.82, 1,422,728.90 and 238,584.14 is: 357,849.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,555.82 : 1,422,728.90 = 238,584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,555.82/1,422,728.90 = 238,584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,555.82x = 1,422,728.90 × 238,584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,555.82x = 339,440,551,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,440,551,059.65/948,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,849.84

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