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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,030.21, 948,139.71 and 232,640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,030.21, 948,139.71 and 232,640.61 is: 348,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,030.21 : 948,139.71 = 232,640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,030.21/948,139.71 = 232,640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,030.21x = 948,139.71 × 232,640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,030.21x = 220,575,800,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,575,800,499.62/632,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,995.66

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