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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,968.40, 956,920.77 and 238,579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,968.40, 956,920.77 and 238,579.81 is: 357,857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,968.40 : 956,920.77 = 238,579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,968.40/956,920.77 = 238,579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,968.40x = 956,920.77 × 238,579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,968.40x = 228,301,975,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,301,975,491.65/637,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,857.81

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