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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,716.48, 1,219,140.72 and 597,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,716.48, 1,219,140.72 and 597,132 is: 823,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,716.48 : 1,219,140.72 = 597,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,716.48/1,219,140.72 = 597,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,716.48x = 1,219,140.72 × 597,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,716.48x = 727,987,936,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,987,936,415.04/883,716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,779.97

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