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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,392.46, 1,238,405.45 and 489,503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,392.46, 1,238,405.45 and 489,503.19 is: 675,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,392.46 : 1,238,405.45 = 489,503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,392.46/1,238,405.45 = 489,503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,392.46x = 1,238,405.45 × 489,503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,392.46x = 606,203,415,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,203,415,840.87/897,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,516.50

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