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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,733, 1,238,897.48 and 495,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,733, 1,238,897.48 and 495,350.92 is: 683,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,733 : 1,238,897.48 = 495,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,733/1,238,897.48 = 495,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,733x = 1,238,897.48 × 495,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,733x = 613,689,006,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,689,006,503.68/897,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,598.58

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