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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,229.55, 948,094.70 and 253,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,229.55, 948,094.70 and 253,079.62 is: 379,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,229.55 : 948,094.70 = 253,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,229.55/948,094.70 = 253,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,229.55x = 948,094.70 × 253,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,229.55x = 239,943,442,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,943,442,764.38/632,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,519.50

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