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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,187.54, 964,225.68 and 608,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,187.54, 964,225.68 and 608,264.96 is: 837,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,187.54 : 964,225.68 = 608,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,187.54/964,225.68 = 608,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,187.54x = 964,225.68 × 608,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,187.54x = 586,504,694,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,504,694,676.17/700,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,639.43

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