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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,252.80, 948,051.15 and 232,687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,252.80, 948,051.15 and 232,687.90 is: 348,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,252.80 : 948,051.15 = 232,687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,252.80/948,051.15 = 232,687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,252.80x = 948,051.15 × 232,687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,252.80x = 220,600,031,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,600,031,186.09/632,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,911.12

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