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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,411.68, 947,015.28 and 231,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,411.68, 947,015.28 and 231,954.24 is: 347,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,411.68 : 947,015.28 = 231,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,411.68/947,015.28 = 231,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,411.68x = 947,015.28 × 231,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,411.68x = 219,664,209,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,664,209,540.79/631,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,893.80

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