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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,728, 1,238,890.56 and 495,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,728, 1,238,890.56 and 495,345.92 is: 683,591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,728 : 1,238,890.56 = 495,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,728/1,238,890.56 = 495,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,728x = 1,238,890.56 × 495,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,728x = 613,679,384,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,679,384,222.52/897,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,591.67

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