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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,862.73, 955,262.93 and 237,472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,862.73, 955,262.93 and 237,472.34 is: 356,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,862.73 : 955,262.93 = 237,472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,862.73/955,262.93 = 237,472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,862.73x = 955,262.93 × 237,472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,862.73x = 226,848,517,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,848,517,338.68/636,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,196.88

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