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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,158.28, 948,079.57 and 247,985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,158.28, 948,079.57 and 247,985.22 is: 371,915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,158.28 : 948,079.57 = 247,985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,158.28/948,079.57 = 247,985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,158.28x = 948,079.57 × 247,985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,158.28x = 235,109,719,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,109,719,504.03/632,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,915.91

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