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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,075.90, 955,779.26 and 237,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,075.90, 955,779.26 and 237,719.67 is: 356,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,075.90 : 955,779.26 = 237,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,075.90/955,779.26 = 237,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,075.90x = 955,779.26 × 237,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,075.90x = 227,207,532,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,207,532,220.71/637,075.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,641.23

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