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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,229.52, 948,147 and 211,407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,229.52, 948,147 and 211,407.16 is: 317,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,229.52 : 948,147 = 211,407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,229.52/948,147 = 211,407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,229.52x = 948,147 × 211,407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,229.52x = 200,445,064,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,445,064,532.52/632,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,044.77

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