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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,147.63, 955,886.96 and 237,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,147.63, 955,886.96 and 237,791.44 is: 356,748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,147.63 : 955,886.96 = 237,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,147.63/955,886.96 = 237,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,147.63x = 955,886.96 × 237,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,147.63x = 227,301,736,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,301,736,695.62/637,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,748.93

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