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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,411, 1,238,514.66 and 495,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,411, 1,238,514.66 and 495,003 is: 683,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,411 : 1,238,514.66 = 495,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,411/1,238,514.66 = 495,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,411x = 1,238,514.66 × 495,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,411x = 613,068,472,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,068,472,243.98/897,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,152.39

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