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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,586.62, 964,773.18 and 608,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,586.62, 964,773.18 and 608,663.36 is: 838,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,586.62 : 964,773.18 = 608,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,586.62/964,773.18 = 608,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,586.62x = 964,773.18 × 608,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,586.62x = 587,222,087,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,222,087,788.62/700,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,186.28

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