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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,315.88, 1,238,310.68 and 489,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,315.88, 1,238,310.68 and 489,417.76 is: 675,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,315.88 : 1,238,310.68 = 489,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,315.88/1,238,310.68 = 489,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,315.88x = 1,238,310.68 × 489,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,315.88x = 606,051,239,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,051,239,189.68/897,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,404.56

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