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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,070.46, 955,771.08 and 237,714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,070.46, 955,771.08 and 237,714.23 is: 356,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,070.46 : 955,771.08 = 237,714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,070.46/955,771.08 = 237,714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,070.46x = 955,771.08 × 237,714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,070.46x = 227,200,388,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,200,388,727.90/637,070.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,633.06

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