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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,267.60, 1,238,194.92 and 494,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,267.60, 1,238,194.92 and 494,859.60 is: 682,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,267.60 : 1,238,194.92 = 494,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,267.60/1,238,194.92 = 494,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,267.60x = 1,238,194.92 × 494,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,267.60x = 612,732,642,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,732,642,833.23/897,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,887.29

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