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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,003.52, 955,473.92 and 237,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,003.52, 955,473.92 and 237,613.60 is: 356,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,003.52 : 955,473.92 = 237,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,003.52/955,473.92 = 237,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,003.52x = 955,473.92 × 237,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,003.52x = 227,033,597,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,033,597,837.31/637,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,408.70

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