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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,861.49, 955,260.95 and 237,471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,861.49, 955,260.95 and 237,471.01 is: 356,194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,861.49 : 955,260.95 = 237,471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,861.49/955,260.95 = 237,471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,861.49x = 955,260.95 × 237,471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,861.49x = 226,846,779,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,846,779,034.55/636,861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,194.85

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