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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,869.78, 957,037.95 and 217,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,869.78, 957,037.95 and 217,188.18 is: 325,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,869.78 : 957,037.95 = 217,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,869.78/957,037.95 = 217,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,869.78x = 957,037.95 × 217,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,869.78x = 207,857,330,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,857,330,551.43/637,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,861.70

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