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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,247.38, 1,238,167.17 and 494,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,247.38, 1,238,167.17 and 494,839.38 is: 682,859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,247.38 : 1,238,167.17 = 494,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,247.38/1,238,167.17 = 494,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,247.38x = 1,238,167.17 × 494,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,247.38x = 612,693,874,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,693,874,739.16/897,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,859.47

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