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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,144.58, 948,059.02 and 247,971.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,144.58, 948,059.02 and 247,971.51 is: 371,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,144.58 : 948,059.02 = 247,971.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,144.58/948,059.02 = 247,971.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,144.58x = 948,059.02 × 247,971.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,144.58x = 235,091,621,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,091,621,674.02/632,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,895.34

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