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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,557.82, 1,422,731.90 and 238,586.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,557.82, 1,422,731.90 and 238,586.14 is: 357,852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,557.82 : 1,422,731.90 = 238,586.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,557.82/1,422,731.90 = 238,586.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,557.82x = 1,422,731.90 × 238,586.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,557.82x = 339,444,112,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,444,112,275.87/948,557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,852.84

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