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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,561.84, 1,422,737.88 and 238,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,561.84, 1,422,737.88 and 238,590.16 is: 357,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,561.84 : 1,422,737.88 = 238,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,561.84/1,422,737.88 = 238,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,561.84x = 1,422,737.88 × 238,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,561.84x = 339,451,258,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,451,258,427.26/948,561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,858.86

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