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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,005.23, 958,612.68 and 637,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,005.23, 958,612.68 and 637,829.23 is: 879,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,005.23 : 958,612.68 = 637,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,005.23/958,612.68 = 637,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,005.23x = 958,612.68 × 637,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,005.23x = 611,431,191,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,431,191,142.76/695,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,750.48

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