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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,041.16, 995,257.38 and 587,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,041.16, 995,257.38 and 587,622.24 is: 882,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,041.16 : 995,257.38 = 587,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,041.16/995,257.38 = 587,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,041.16x = 995,257.38 × 587,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,041.16x = 584,835,371,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,835,371,012.13/663,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,049.87

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