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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,878.84, 947,945.30 and 232,521.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,878.84, 947,945.30 and 232,521.71 is: 348,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,878.84 : 947,945.30 = 232,521.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,878.84/947,945.30 = 232,521.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,878.84x = 947,945.30 × 232,521.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,878.84x = 220,417,856,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,417,856,240.13/631,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,829.30

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