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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,788.48, 1,219,240.08 and 597,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,788.48, 1,219,240.08 and 597,204 is: 823,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,788.48 : 1,219,240.08 = 597,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,788.48/1,219,240.08 = 597,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,788.48x = 1,219,240.08 × 597,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,788.48x = 728,135,052,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,135,052,736.32/883,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,879.32

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