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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,205.88, 1,238,058.06 and 494,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,205.88, 1,238,058.06 and 494,771.96 is: 682,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,205.88 : 1,238,058.06 = 494,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,205.88/1,238,058.06 = 494,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,205.88x = 1,238,058.06 × 494,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,205.88x = 612,556,412,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,556,412,940.00/897,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,737.85

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