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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,445, 948,733.92 and 206,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,445, 948,733.92 and 206,014.08 is: 309,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,445 : 948,733.92 = 206,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,445/948,733.92 = 206,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,445x = 948,733.92 × 206,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,445x = 195,452,545,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,452,545,693.59/632,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,042.76

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