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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,377.26, 1,238,397.47 and 489,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,377.26, 1,238,397.47 and 489,493.67 is: 675,510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,377.26 : 1,238,397.47 = 489,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,377.26/1,238,397.47 = 489,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,377.26x = 1,238,397.47 × 489,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,377.26x = 606,187,722,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,187,722,509.02/897,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,510.46

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