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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,829.17, 955,212.60 and 237,438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,829.17, 955,212.60 and 237,438.81 is: 356,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,829.17 : 955,212.60 = 237,438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,829.17/955,212.60 = 237,438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,829.17x = 955,212.60 × 237,438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,829.17x = 226,804,543,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,804,543,041.01/636,829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,146.60

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