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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,974.16, 956,962.24 and 599,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,974.16, 956,962.24 and 599,001.76 is: 898,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,974.16 : 956,962.24 = 599,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,974.16/956,962.24 = 599,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,974.16x = 956,962.24 × 599,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,974.16x = 573,222,066,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,222,066,013.54/637,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,503.58

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