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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,857.39, 955,254.87 and 237,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,857.39, 955,254.87 and 237,466.93 is: 356,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,857.39 : 955,254.87 = 237,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,857.39/955,254.87 = 237,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,857.39x = 955,254.87 × 237,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,857.39x = 226,841,441,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,841,441,346.45/636,857.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,188.76

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