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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,328.69, 1,238,313.69 and 494,920.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,328.69, 1,238,313.69 and 494,920.69 is: 682,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,328.69 : 1,238,313.69 = 494,920.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,328.69/1,238,313.69 = 494,920.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,328.69x = 1,238,313.69 × 494,920.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,328.69x = 612,867,062,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,867,062,795.46/897,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,990.60

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