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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,088.05, 955,798.71 and 237,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,088.05, 955,798.71 and 237,732.31 is: 356,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,088.05 : 955,798.71 = 237,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,088.05/955,798.71 = 237,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,088.05x = 955,798.71 × 237,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,088.05x = 227,224,235,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,224,235,223.32/637,088.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,660.65

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