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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,862.49, 955,262.44 and 237,472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,862.49, 955,262.44 and 237,472.01 is: 356,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,862.49 : 955,262.44 = 237,472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,862.49/955,262.44 = 237,472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,862.49x = 955,262.44 × 237,472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,862.49x = 226,848,091,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,848,091,704.30/636,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,196.35

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