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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,857.15, 955,254.50 and 237,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,857.15, 955,254.50 and 237,466.68 is: 356,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,857.15 : 955,254.50 = 237,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,857.15/955,254.50 = 237,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,857.15x = 955,254.50 × 237,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,857.15x = 226,841,113,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,841,113,482.73/636,857.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,188.38

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