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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,875.68, 949,314.24 and 233,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,875.68, 949,314.24 and 233,343.36 is: 350,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,875.68 : 949,314.24 = 233,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,875.68/949,314.24 = 233,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,875.68x = 949,314.24 × 233,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,875.68x = 221,516,174,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,516,174,457.45/632,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,015.31

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