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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,524.91, 996,139.16 and 621,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,524.91, 996,139.16 and 621,634.14 is: 857,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,524.91 : 996,139.16 = 621,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,524.91/996,139.16 = 621,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,524.91x = 996,139.16 × 621,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,524.91x = 619,234,106,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,234,106,938.75/722,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,041.89

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