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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,717.48, 1,219,142.10 and 597,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,717.48, 1,219,142.10 and 597,133 is: 823,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,717.48 : 1,219,142.10 = 597,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,717.48/1,219,142.10 = 597,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,717.48x = 1,219,142.10 × 597,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,717.48x = 727,989,979,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,989,979,599.30/883,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,781.35

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