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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,849.50, 955,243.10 and 237,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,849.50, 955,243.10 and 237,459.11 is: 356,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,849.50 : 955,243.10 = 237,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,849.50/955,243.10 = 237,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,849.50x = 955,243.10 × 237,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,849.50x = 226,831,172,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,831,172,177.07/636,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,177.05

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