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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,954.86, 948,001.41 and 232,786.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,954.86, 948,001.41 and 232,786.86 is: 349,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,954.86 : 948,001.41 = 232,786.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,954.86/948,001.41 = 232,786.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,954.86x = 948,001.41 × 232,786.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,954.86x = 220,682,271,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,682,271,509.47/631,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,205.75

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