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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,872.38, 1,203,879.96 and 597,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,872.38, 1,203,879.96 and 597,393.18 is: 823,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,872.38 : 1,203,879.96 = 597,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,872.38/1,203,879.96 = 597,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,872.38x = 1,203,879.96 × 597,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,872.38x = 719,189,677,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,189,677,642.67/872,872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,934.51

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