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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,297.25, 955,945.89 and 237,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,297.25, 955,945.89 and 237,969.20 is: 356,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,297.25 : 955,945.89 = 237,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,297.25/955,945.89 = 237,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,297.25x = 955,945.89 × 237,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,297.25x = 227,485,673,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,485,673,906.86/637,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,953.80

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