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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,951.58, 1,436,961.31 and 238,297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,951.58, 1,436,961.31 and 238,297.03 is: 357,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,951.58 : 1,436,961.31 = 238,297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,951.58/1,436,961.31 = 238,297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,951.58x = 1,436,961.31 × 238,297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,951.58x = 342,423,604,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,423,604,021.62/957,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,453.98

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