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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,909, 956,863.50 and 263,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,909, 956,863.50 and 263,941.72 is: 395,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,909 : 956,863.50 = 263,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,909/956,863.50 = 263,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,909x = 956,863.50 × 263,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,909x = 252,556,197,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,556,197,995.22/637,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,912.58

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