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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,859.65, 955,258.24 and 237,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,859.65, 955,258.24 and 237,469.17 is: 356,192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,859.65 : 955,258.24 = 237,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,859.65/955,258.24 = 237,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,859.65x = 955,258.24 × 237,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,859.65x = 226,844,381,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,844,381,388.46/636,859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,192.11

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