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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,948.66, 1,436,956.92 and 238,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,948.66, 1,436,956.92 and 238,294.08 is: 357,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,948.66 : 1,436,956.92 = 238,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,948.66/1,436,956.92 = 238,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,948.66x = 1,436,956.92 × 238,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,948.66x = 342,418,327,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,418,327,251.03/957,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,449.56

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