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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,269.54, 955,904.16 and 237,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,269.54, 955,904.16 and 237,941.46 is: 356,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,269.54 : 955,904.16 = 237,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,269.54/955,904.16 = 237,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,269.54x = 955,904.16 × 237,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,269.54x = 227,449,231,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,449,231,450.47/637,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,912.13

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