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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,583.04, 1,238,664.48 and 495,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,583.04, 1,238,664.48 and 495,175.04 is: 683,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,583.04 : 1,238,664.48 = 495,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,583.04/1,238,664.48 = 495,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,583.04x = 1,238,664.48 × 495,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,583.04x = 613,355,733,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,355,733,430.58/897,583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,341.49

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