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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,086.73, 1,237,957.21 and 489,196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,086.73, 1,237,957.21 and 489,196.43 is: 675,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,086.73 : 1,237,957.21 = 489,196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,086.73/1,237,957.21 = 489,196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,086.73x = 1,237,957.21 × 489,196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,086.73x = 605,604,247,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,604,247,624.76/897,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,078.82

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