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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,726.08, 949,172.64 and 233,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,726.08, 949,172.64 and 233,647.36 is: 350,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,726.08 : 949,172.64 = 233,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,726.08/949,172.64 = 233,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,726.08x = 949,172.64 × 233,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,726.08x = 221,771,681,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,771,681,520.23/632,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,501.88

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