Using the Pythagorean Theorem. 1  1. Learn the Pythagorean Theorem. 2  2. Make sure that your triangle is a right triangle. 3  3. Assign variables a, b, and c to the sides of your triangle.  4. Find the squares of a and 1  b. 5. Add together the values of a2 and 2  b2. 6. Find the square root of  c2.
A custodial fee is simply a flat fee charged by a bank or brokerage for administering or managing an IRA. Virtually every type of IRA is associated with some type of custodial fee, regardless of whether you choose a certificate of deposit, a mutual fund or some other type of IRA.
A one-time fee charged to an account holder if he/she transfers or cancels an IRA. The termination fee is levied by the brokerage or bank that manages the IRA and must be spelled out in the agreement that created the account. Some brokerages and banks do not charge a termination fee. See also: Prepayment penalty.