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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,986.92, 948,783.78 and 312,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,986.92, 948,783.78 and 312,664.52 is: 468,652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,986.92 : 948,783.78 = 312,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,986.92/948,783.78 = 312,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,986.92x = 948,783.78 × 312,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,986.92x = 296,651,027,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,651,027,529.45/632,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,652.70

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