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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,098.37, 1,238,005.01 and 494,704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,098.37, 1,238,005.01 and 494,704.77 is: 682,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,098.37 : 1,238,005.01 = 494,704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,098.37/1,238,005.01 = 494,704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,098.37x = 1,238,005.01 × 494,704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,098.37x = 612,446,983,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,446,983,730.90/897,098.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,697.69

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