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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,257.38, 1,238,180.96 and 494,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,257.38, 1,238,180.96 and 494,849.38 is: 682,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,257.38 : 1,238,180.96 = 494,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,257.38/1,238,180.96 = 494,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,257.38x = 1,238,180.96 × 494,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,257.38x = 612,713,080,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,713,080,383.81/897,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,873.27

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