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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,789.59, 956,685.57 and 598,817.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,789.59, 956,685.57 and 598,817.25 is: 898,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,789.59 : 956,685.57 = 598,817.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,789.59/956,685.57 = 598,817.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,789.59x = 956,685.57 × 598,817.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,789.59x = 572,879,822,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,879,822,142.08/637,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,226.99

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