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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,735, 1,238,900.22 and 495,352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,735, 1,238,900.22 and 495,352.92 is: 683,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,735 : 1,238,900.22 = 495,352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,735/1,238,900.22 = 495,352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,735x = 1,238,900.22 × 495,352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,735x = 613,692,841,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,692,841,565.64/897,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,601.33

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