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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,714.49, 964,197.84 and 237,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,714.49, 964,197.84 and 237,910.24 is: 356,912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,714.49 : 964,197.84 = 237,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,714.49/964,197.84 = 237,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,714.49x = 964,197.84 × 237,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,714.49x = 229,392,534,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,392,534,857.43/642,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,912.03

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