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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,961.51, 956,910.47 and 238,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,961.51, 956,910.47 and 238,572.92 is: 357,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,961.51 : 956,910.47 = 238,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,961.51/956,910.47 = 238,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,961.51x = 956,910.47 × 238,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,961.51x = 228,292,925,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,292,925,006.47/637,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,847.49

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