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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,722, 1,238,856.39 and 495,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,722, 1,238,856.39 and 495,314 is: 683,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,722 : 1,238,856.39 = 495,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,722/1,238,856.39 = 495,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,722x = 1,238,856.39 × 495,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,722x = 613,622,913,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,622,913,956.46/897,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,533.34

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