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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,351.16, 947,617.25 and 272,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,351.16, 947,617.25 and 272,423.18 is: 408,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,351.16 : 947,617.25 = 272,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,351.16/947,617.25 = 272,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,351.16x = 947,617.25 × 272,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,351.16x = 258,152,904,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,152,904,667.86/632,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,242.95

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