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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,970.56, 955,160.59 and 237,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,970.56, 955,160.59 and 237,504.07 is: 356,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,970.56 : 955,160.59 = 237,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,970.56/955,160.59 = 237,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,970.56x = 955,160.59 × 237,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,970.56x = 226,854,527,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,854,527,628.60/636,970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,146.02

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