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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,732.02, 1,238,874.45 and 495,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,732.02, 1,238,874.45 and 495,324.02 is: 683,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,732.02 : 1,238,874.45 = 495,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,732.02/1,238,874.45 = 495,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,732.02x = 1,238,874.45 × 495,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,732.02x = 613,644,272,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,644,272,849.29/897,732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,549.50

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