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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,737, 1,238,903 and 495,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,737, 1,238,903 and 495,354.92 is: 683,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,737 : 1,238,903 = 495,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,737/1,238,903 = 495,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,737x = 1,238,903 × 495,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,737x = 613,696,696,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,696,696,452.76/897,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,604.10

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