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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,101.16, 1,238,029.50 and 489,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,101.16, 1,238,029.50 and 489,225.32 is: 675,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,101.16 : 1,238,029.50 = 489,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,101.16/1,238,029.50 = 489,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,101.16x = 1,238,029.50 × 489,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,101.16x = 605,675,378,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,675,378,306.94/897,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,147.25

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