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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,111.80, 955,339.65 and 237,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,111.80, 955,339.65 and 237,546.90 is: 356,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,111.80 : 955,339.65 = 237,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,111.80/955,339.65 = 237,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,111.80x = 955,339.65 × 237,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,111.80x = 226,937,972,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,937,972,304.59/637,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,198.04

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