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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,275.93, 955,913.89 and 237,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,275.93, 955,913.89 and 237,947.88 is: 356,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,275.93 : 955,913.89 = 237,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,275.93/955,913.89 = 237,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,275.93x = 955,913.89 × 237,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,275.93x = 227,457,683,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,457,683,588.05/637,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,921.82

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