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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,970.06, 955,159.84 and 237,503.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,970.06, 955,159.84 and 237,503.57 is: 356,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,970.06 : 955,159.84 = 237,503.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,970.06/955,159.84 = 237,503.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,970.06x = 955,159.84 × 237,503.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,970.06x = 226,853,872,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,853,872,814.48/636,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,145.27

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