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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,477.70, 948,716.55 and 419,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,477.70, 948,716.55 and 419,901.30 is: 629,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,477.70 : 948,716.55 = 419,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,477.70/948,716.55 = 419,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,477.70x = 948,716.55 × 419,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,477.70x = 398,367,312,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,367,312,676.52/632,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,851.95

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