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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,295.58, 987,982.10 and 608,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,295.58, 987,982.10 and 608,121.08 is: 838,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,295.58 : 987,982.10 = 608,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,295.58/987,982.10 = 608,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,295.58x = 987,982.10 × 608,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,295.58x = 600,812,741,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,812,741,672.67/716,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,777.68

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