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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,412, 1,238,516.04 and 495,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,412, 1,238,516.04 and 495,004 is: 683,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,412 : 1,238,516.04 = 495,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,412/1,238,516.04 = 495,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,412x = 1,238,516.04 × 495,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,412x = 613,070,393,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,070,393,864.16/897,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,153.77

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