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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,926.87, 949,287.97 and 233,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,926.87, 949,287.97 and 233,755.63 is: 350,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,926.87 : 949,287.97 = 233,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,926.87/949,287.97 = 233,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,926.87x = 949,287.97 × 233,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,926.87x = 221,901,404,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,901,404,521.16/632,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,595.65

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