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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,167.48, 1,238,075.52 and 489,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,167.48, 1,238,075.52 and 489,272.48 is: 675,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,167.48 : 1,238,075.52 = 489,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,167.48/1,238,075.52 = 489,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,167.48x = 1,238,075.52 × 489,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,167.48x = 605,756,280,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,756,280,097.69/897,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,187.51

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