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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,952.58, 1,436,962.81 and 238,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,952.58, 1,436,962.81 and 238,298.03 is: 357,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,952.58 : 1,436,962.81 = 238,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,952.58/1,436,962.81 = 238,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,952.58x = 1,436,962.81 × 238,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,952.58x = 342,425,406,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,425,406,806.26/957,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,455.49

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