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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,414.71, 955,037.58 and 237,374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,414.71, 955,037.58 and 237,374.69 is: 356,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,414.71 : 955,037.58 = 237,374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,414.71/955,037.58 = 237,374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,414.71x = 955,037.58 × 237,374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,414.71x = 226,701,744,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,701,744,715.66/636,414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,217.01

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