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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,038.15, 995,252.87 and 587,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,038.15, 995,252.87 and 587,619.23 is: 882,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,038.15 : 995,252.87 = 587,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,038.15/995,252.87 = 587,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,038.15x = 995,252.87 × 587,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,038.15x = 584,829,721,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,829,721,617.47/663,038.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,045.36

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