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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,305.11, 956,158.59 and 300,332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,305.11, 956,158.59 and 300,332.15 is: 450,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,305.11 : 956,158.59 = 300,332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,305.11/956,158.59 = 300,332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,305.11x = 956,158.59 × 300,332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,305.11x = 287,165,160,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,165,160,294.88/637,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,592.91

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