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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,157.70, 964,184.82 and 608,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,157.70, 964,184.82 and 608,235.36 is: 837,598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,157.70 : 964,184.82 = 608,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,157.70/964,184.82 = 608,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,157.70x = 964,184.82 × 608,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,157.70x = 586,451,301,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,451,301,099.24/700,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,598.87

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