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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,731.52, 1,238,873.76 and 495,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,731.52, 1,238,873.76 and 495,323.52 is: 683,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,731.52 : 1,238,873.76 = 495,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,731.52/1,238,873.76 = 495,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,731.52x = 1,238,873.76 × 495,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,731.52x = 613,643,311,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,643,311,638.84/897,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,548.81

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