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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,871.98, 955,276.68 and 237,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,871.98, 955,276.68 and 237,481.50 is: 356,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,871.98 : 955,276.68 = 237,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,871.98/955,276.68 = 237,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,871.98x = 955,276.68 × 237,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,871.98x = 226,860,538,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,860,538,881.42/636,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,210.58

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