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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,106.21, 954,538.25 and 599,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,106.21, 954,538.25 and 599,178.77 is: 897,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,106.21 : 954,538.25 = 599,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,106.21/954,538.25 = 599,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,106.21x = 954,538.25 × 599,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,106.21x = 571,939,052,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,939,052,049.08/637,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,713.83

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