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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,038.65, 955,562.84 and 232,520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,038.65, 955,562.84 and 232,520.80 is: 348,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,038.65 : 955,562.84 = 232,520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,038.65/955,562.84 = 232,520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,038.65x = 955,562.84 × 232,520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,038.65x = 222,188,236,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,188,236,007.07/637,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,782.98

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