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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,688.43, 964,116.47 and 237,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,688.43, 964,116.47 and 237,825.52 is: 356,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,688.43 : 964,116.47 = 237,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,688.43/964,116.47 = 237,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,688.43x = 964,116.47 × 237,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,688.43x = 229,291,499,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,291,499,002.59/642,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,769.30

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