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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,158.70, 964,186.20 and 608,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,158.70, 964,186.20 and 608,236.36 is: 837,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,158.70 : 964,186.20 = 608,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,158.70/964,186.20 = 608,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,158.70x = 964,186.20 × 608,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,158.70x = 586,453,104,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,453,104,650.23/700,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,600.25

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