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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,241.85, 964,299.93 and 608,319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,241.85, 964,299.93 and 608,319.21 is: 837,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,241.85 : 964,299.93 = 608,319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,241.85/964,299.93 = 608,319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,241.85x = 964,299.93 × 608,319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,241.85x = 586,602,171,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,602,171,620.66/700,241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,713.67

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