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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,932.48, 949,397.76 and 189,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,932.48, 949,397.76 and 189,700.48 is: 284,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,932.48 : 949,397.76 = 189,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,932.48/949,397.76 = 189,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,932.48x = 949,397.76 × 189,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,932.48x = 180,101,210,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,101,210,782.93/632,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,550.43

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