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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,571.04, 1,238,647.96 and 495,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,571.04, 1,238,647.96 and 495,163.04 is: 683,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,571.04 : 1,238,647.96 = 495,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,571.04/1,238,647.96 = 495,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,571.04x = 1,238,647.96 × 495,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,571.04x = 613,332,689,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,332,689,363.40/897,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,324.95

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