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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,186.54, 964,224.30 and 608,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,186.54, 964,224.30 and 608,263.96 is: 837,638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,186.54 : 964,224.30 = 608,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,186.54/964,224.30 = 608,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,186.54x = 964,224.30 × 608,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,186.54x = 586,502,891,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,502,891,046.23/700,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,638.05

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