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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,168.94, 948,492.31 and 379,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,168.94, 948,492.31 and 379,625.50 is: 569,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,168.94 : 948,492.31 = 379,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,168.94/948,492.31 = 379,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,168.94x = 948,492.31 × 379,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,168.94x = 360,071,867,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,071,867,429.91/632,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,581.71

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