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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,588.63, 964,775.94 and 608,665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,588.63, 964,775.94 and 608,665.37 is: 838,189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,588.63 : 964,775.94 = 608,665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,588.63/964,775.94 = 608,665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,588.63x = 964,775.94 × 608,665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,588.63x = 587,225,704,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,225,704,487.20/700,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,189.04

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