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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,413, 1,238,517.42 and 495,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,413, 1,238,517.42 and 495,005 is: 683,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,413 : 1,238,517.42 = 495,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,413/1,238,517.42 = 495,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,413x = 1,238,517.42 × 495,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,413x = 613,072,315,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,072,315,487.10/897,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,155.15

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