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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,248.11, 955,874.67 and 258,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,248.11, 955,874.67 and 258,176.01 is: 387,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,248.11 : 955,874.67 = 258,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,248.11/955,874.67 = 258,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,248.11x = 955,874.67 × 258,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,248.11x = 246,783,907,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,783,907,052.48/637,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,265.03

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