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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,589.63, 964,777.32 and 608,666.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,589.63, 964,777.32 and 608,666.37 is: 838,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,589.63 : 964,777.32 = 608,666.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,589.63/964,777.32 = 608,666.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,589.63x = 964,777.32 × 608,666.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,589.63x = 587,227,509,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,227,509,222.73/700,589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,190.42

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