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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,245.88, 1,238,165.10 and 494,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,245.88, 1,238,165.10 and 494,837.88 is: 682,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,245.88 : 1,238,165.10 = 494,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,245.88/1,238,165.10 = 494,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,245.88x = 1,238,165.10 × 494,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,245.88x = 612,690,993,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,690,993,173.99/897,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,857.40

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