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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,732.52, 1,238,875.14 and 495,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,732.52, 1,238,875.14 and 495,324.52 is: 683,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,732.52 : 1,238,875.14 = 495,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,732.52/1,238,875.14 = 495,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,732.52x = 1,238,875.14 × 495,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,732.52x = 613,645,234,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,645,234,060.43/897,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,550.19

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