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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,674.34, 956,483.84 and 238,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,674.34, 956,483.84 and 238,318.58 is: 357,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,674.34 : 956,483.84 = 238,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,674.34/956,483.84 = 238,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,674.34x = 956,483.84 × 238,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,674.34x = 227,947,864,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,947,864,567.74/637,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,467.52

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