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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,242.13, 1,238,159.93 and 494,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,242.13, 1,238,159.93 and 494,834.13 is: 682,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,242.13 : 1,238,159.93 = 494,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,242.13/1,238,159.93 = 494,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,242.13x = 1,238,159.93 × 494,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,242.13x = 612,683,789,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,683,789,288.24/897,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,852.23

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