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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,803.04, 1,423,168.56 and 238,821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,803.04, 1,423,168.56 and 238,821.84 is: 358,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,803.04 : 1,423,168.56 = 238,821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,803.04/1,423,168.56 = 238,821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,803.04x = 1,423,168.56 × 238,821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,803.04x = 339,883,734,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,883,734,129.35/948,803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,223.70

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