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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,075.29, 954,946.56 and 237,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,075.29, 954,946.56 and 237,542.25 is: 356,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,075.29 : 954,946.56 = 237,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,075.29/954,946.56 = 237,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,075.29x = 954,946.56 × 237,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,075.29x = 226,840,154,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840,154,492.16/637,075.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,064.91

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