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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,862.64, 949,748.32 and 248,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,862.64, 949,748.32 and 248,669.92 is: 373,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,862.64 : 949,748.32 = 248,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,862.64/949,748.32 = 248,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,862.64x = 949,748.32 × 248,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,862.64x = 236,173,838,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,173,838,754.53/632,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,183.41

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