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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,078.54, 954,951.43 and 237,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,078.54, 954,951.43 and 237,545.50 is: 356,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,078.54 : 954,951.43 = 237,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,078.54/954,951.43 = 237,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,078.54x = 954,951.43 × 237,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,078.54x = 226,844,414,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,844,414,915.07/637,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,069.78

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