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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,038, 955,938.58 and 237,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,038, 955,938.58 and 237,959.24 is: 357,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,038 : 955,938.58 = 237,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,038/955,938.58 = 237,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,038x = 955,938.58 × 237,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,038x = 227,474,412,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,474,412,608.89/637,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,081.39

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