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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,184.54, 964,221.54 and 608,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,184.54, 964,221.54 and 608,261.96 is: 837,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,184.54 : 964,221.54 = 608,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,184.54/964,221.54 = 608,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,184.54x = 964,221.54 × 608,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,184.54x = 586,499,283,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,499,283,794.62/700,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,635.30

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