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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,664.60, 1,238,775.78 and 489,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,664.60, 1,238,775.78 and 489,766.72 is: 675,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,664.60 : 1,238,775.78 = 489,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,664.60/1,238,775.78 = 489,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,664.60x = 1,238,775.78 × 489,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,664.60x = 606,711,150,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,711,150,586.04/897,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,877.33

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