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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,039.15, 995,254.37 and 587,620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,039.15, 995,254.37 and 587,620.23 is: 882,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,039.15 : 995,254.37 = 587,620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,039.15/995,254.37 = 587,620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,039.15x = 995,254.37 × 587,620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,039.15x = 584,831,601,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,831,601,807.91/663,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,046.86

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