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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,031.69, 948,141.96 and 232,642.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,031.69, 948,141.96 and 232,642.11 is: 348,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,031.69 : 948,141.96 = 232,642.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,031.69/948,141.96 = 232,642.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,031.69x = 948,141.96 × 232,642.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,031.69x = 220,577,746,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,577,746,153.94/632,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,997.92

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