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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,348.21, 1,238,340.60 and 494,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,348.21, 1,238,340.60 and 494,940.21 is: 683,017.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,348.21 : 1,238,340.60 = 494,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,348.21/1,238,340.60 = 494,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,348.21x = 1,238,340.60 × 494,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,348.21x = 612,904,556,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,904,556,615.53/897,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,017.53

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