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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,311.30, 955,962.69 and 258,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,311.30, 955,962.69 and 258,226.44 is: 387,337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,311.30 : 955,962.69 = 258,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,311.30/955,962.69 = 258,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,311.30x = 955,962.69 × 258,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,311.30x = 246,854,842,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,854,842,211.52/637,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,337.93

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