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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,717.26, 956,243.76 and 238,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,717.26, 956,243.76 and 238,029.36 is: 356,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,717.26 : 956,243.76 = 238,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,717.26/956,243.76 = 238,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,717.26x = 956,243.76 × 238,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,717.26x = 227,614,090,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,614,090,196.79/637,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,920.07

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