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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,410.03, 947,488.70 and 232,331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,410.03, 947,488.70 and 232,331.05 is: 348,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,410.03 : 947,488.70 = 232,331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,410.03/947,488.70 = 232,331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,410.03x = 947,488.70 × 232,331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,410.03x = 220,131,039,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,131,039,796.69/631,410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,634.06

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