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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,388.66, 956,185.86 and 258,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,388.66, 956,185.86 and 258,332.96 is: 387,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,388.66 : 956,185.86 = 258,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,388.66/956,185.86 = 258,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,388.66x = 956,185.86 × 258,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,388.66x = 247,014,323,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,014,323,523.95/637,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,541.13

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