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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,055.02, 955,582.18 and 232,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,055.02, 955,582.18 and 232,277.54 is: 348,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,055.02 : 955,582.18 = 232,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,055.02/955,582.18 = 232,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,055.02x = 955,582.18 × 232,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,055.02x = 221,960,277,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,960,277,019.02/637,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,416.18

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