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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,362.52, 1,238,375.01 and 489,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,362.52, 1,238,375.01 and 489,464.34 is: 675,468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,362.52 : 1,238,375.01 = 489,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,362.52/1,238,375.01 = 489,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,362.52x = 1,238,375.01 × 489,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,362.52x = 606,140,406,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,140,406,942.14/897,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,468.82

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