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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,524.88, 1,238,498.28 and 495,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,524.88, 1,238,498.28 and 495,090.96 is: 683,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,524.88 : 1,238,498.28 = 495,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,524.88/1,238,498.28 = 495,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,524.88x = 1,238,498.28 × 495,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,524.88x = 613,169,302,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,169,302,403.55/897,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,178.06

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