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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,088.55, 955,799.46 and 237,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,088.55, 955,799.46 and 237,732.81 is: 356,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,088.55 : 955,799.46 = 237,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,088.55/955,799.46 = 237,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,088.55x = 955,799.46 × 237,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,088.55x = 227,224,891,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,224,891,422.28/637,088.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,661.40

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