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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,146.63, 955,885.46 and 237,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,146.63, 955,885.46 and 237,790.44 is: 356,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,146.63 : 955,885.46 = 237,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,146.63/955,885.46 = 237,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,146.63x = 955,885.46 × 237,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,146.63x = 227,300,422,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,300,422,934.05/637,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,747.43

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