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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,149.63, 955,693.30 and 237,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,149.63, 955,693.30 and 237,759.27 is: 356,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,149.63 : 955,693.30 = 237,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,149.63/955,693.30 = 237,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,149.63x = 955,693.30 × 237,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,149.63x = 227,224,937,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,224,937,619.44/637,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,627.28

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