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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,247.07, 948,869.16 and 277,505.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,247.07, 948,869.16 and 277,505.95 is: 416,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,247.07 : 948,869.16 = 277,505.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,247.07/948,869.16 = 277,505.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,247.07x = 948,869.16 × 277,505.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,247.07x = 263,316,837,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,316,837,671.50/632,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,477.75

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