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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,151.13, 955,695.55 and 237,760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,151.13, 955,695.55 and 237,760.77 is: 356,629.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,151.13 : 955,695.55 = 237,760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,151.13/955,695.55 = 237,760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,151.13x = 955,695.55 × 237,760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,151.13x = 227,226,909,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,226,909,259.17/637,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,629.53

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