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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,028.79, 948,137.73 and 232,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,028.79, 948,137.73 and 232,639.16 is: 348,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,028.79 : 948,137.73 = 232,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,028.79/948,137.73 = 232,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,028.79x = 948,137.73 × 232,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,028.79x = 220,573,959,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,573,959,458.42/632,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,993.53

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