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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,084.62, 954,635.40 and 237,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,084.62, 954,635.40 and 237,618.54 is: 356,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,084.62 : 954,635.40 = 237,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,084.62/954,635.40 = 237,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,084.62x = 954,635.40 × 237,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,084.62x = 226,839,069,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,839,069,980.32/637,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,057.99

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