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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,042.16, 995,258.88 and 587,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,042.16, 995,258.88 and 587,623.24 is: 882,051.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,042.16 : 995,258.88 = 587,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,042.16/995,258.88 = 587,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,042.16x = 995,258.88 × 587,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,042.16x = 584,837,247,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,837,247,704.37/663,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,051.37

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