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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,413.58, 963,292.26 and 237,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,413.58, 963,292.26 and 237,585.30 is: 356,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,413.58 : 963,292.26 = 237,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,413.58/963,292.26 = 237,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,413.58x = 963,292.26 × 237,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,413.58x = 228,864,080,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,864,080,579.78/642,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,256.60

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