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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,731, 1,238,894.72 and 495,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,731, 1,238,894.72 and 495,348.92 is: 683,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,731 : 1,238,894.72 = 495,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,731/1,238,894.72 = 495,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,731x = 1,238,894.72 × 495,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,731x = 613,685,161,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,685,161,545.70/897,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,595.82

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