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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,377.21, 956,068.16 and 238,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,377.21, 956,068.16 and 238,013.73 is: 357,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,377.21 : 956,068.16 = 238,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,377.21/956,068.16 = 238,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,377.21x = 956,068.16 × 238,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,377.21x = 227,557,347,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,557,347,705.77/637,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,021.47

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