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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,272.22, 1,238,201.19 and 494,864.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,272.22, 1,238,201.19 and 494,864.22 is: 682,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,272.22 : 1,238,201.19 = 494,864.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,272.22/1,238,201.19 = 494,864.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,272.22x = 1,238,201.19 × 494,864.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,272.22x = 612,741,466,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,741,466,092.42/897,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,893.61

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