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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,718.48, 1,219,143.48 and 597,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,718.48, 1,219,143.48 and 597,134 is: 823,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,718.48 : 1,219,143.48 = 597,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,718.48/1,219,143.48 = 597,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,718.48x = 1,219,143.48 × 597,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,718.48x = 727,992,022,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,992,022,786.32/883,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,782.73

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