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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,394.13, 1,238,317.85 and 494,960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,394.13, 1,238,317.85 and 494,960.21 is: 682,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,394.13 : 1,238,317.85 = 494,960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,394.13/1,238,317.85 = 494,960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,394.13x = 1,238,317.85 × 494,960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,394.13x = 612,918,060,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,918,060,607.95/897,394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,997.63

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