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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,952.26, 948,167.80 and 379,409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,952.26, 948,167.80 and 379,409.11 is: 569,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,952.26 : 948,167.80 = 379,409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,952.26/948,167.80 = 379,409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,952.26x = 948,167.80 × 379,409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,952.26x = 359,743,495,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,743,495,439.30/631,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,257.40

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