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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,204.88, 1,238,056.68 and 494,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,204.88, 1,238,056.68 and 494,770.96 is: 682,736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,204.88 : 1,238,056.68 = 494,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,204.88/1,238,056.68 = 494,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,204.88x = 1,238,056.68 × 494,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,204.88x = 612,554,492,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,554,492,098.01/897,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,736.47

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