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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,376.46, 956,067.03 and 238,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,376.46, 956,067.03 and 238,012.98 is: 357,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,376.46 : 956,067.03 = 238,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,376.46/956,067.03 = 238,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,376.46x = 956,067.03 × 238,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,376.46x = 227,556,362,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,556,362,890.05/637,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,020.34

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