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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,028.70, 948,137.46 and 232,639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,028.70, 948,137.46 and 232,639.11 is: 348,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,028.70 : 948,137.46 = 232,639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,028.70/948,137.46 = 232,639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,028.70x = 948,137.46 × 232,639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,028.70x = 220,573,850,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,573,850,809.95/632,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,993.41

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