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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,410, 1,238,513.28 and 495,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,410, 1,238,513.28 and 495,002 is: 683,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,410 : 1,238,513.28 = 495,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,410/1,238,513.28 = 495,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,410x = 1,238,513.28 × 495,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,410x = 613,066,550,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,066,550,626.56/897,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,151.01

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