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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,713.37, 1,238,842.64 and 489,814.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,713.37, 1,238,842.64 and 489,814.99 is: 675,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,713.37 : 1,238,842.64 = 489,814.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,713.37/1,238,842.64 = 489,814.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,713.37x = 1,238,842.64 × 489,814.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,713.37x = 606,803,693,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,803,693,450.61/897,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,943.70

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