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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,884.68, 949,327.74 and 233,352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,884.68, 949,327.74 and 233,352.36 is: 350,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,884.68 : 949,327.74 = 233,352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,884.68/949,327.74 = 233,352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,884.68x = 949,327.74 × 233,352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,884.68x = 221,527,868,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,527,868,542.47/632,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,028.81

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