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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,793.48, 1,219,246.98 and 597,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,793.48, 1,219,246.98 and 597,209 is: 823,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,793.48 : 1,219,246.98 = 597,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,793.48/1,219,246.98 = 597,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,793.48x = 1,219,246.98 × 597,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,793.48x = 728,145,269,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,145,269,678.82/883,793.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,886.22

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