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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,856.39, 955,253.37 and 237,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,856.39, 955,253.37 and 237,465.93 is: 356,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,856.39 : 955,253.37 = 237,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,856.39/955,253.37 = 237,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,856.39x = 955,253.37 × 237,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,856.39x = 226,840,127,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840,127,656.34/636,856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,187.25

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