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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,247.70, 955,873.98 and 258,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,247.70, 955,873.98 and 258,175.62 is: 387,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,247.70 : 955,873.98 = 258,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,247.70/955,873.98 = 258,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,247.70x = 955,873.98 × 258,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,247.70x = 246,783,357,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,783,357,428.37/637,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,264.41

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