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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,138.27, 955,676.26 and 237,747.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,138.27, 955,676.26 and 237,747.91 is: 356,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,138.27 : 955,676.26 = 237,747.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,138.27/955,676.26 = 237,747.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,138.27x = 955,676.26 × 237,747.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,138.27x = 227,210,033,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,210,033,451.62/637,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,610.24

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