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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,741, 1,238,908.50 and 495,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,741, 1,238,908.50 and 495,358.92 is: 683,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,741 : 1,238,908.50 = 495,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,741/1,238,908.50 = 495,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,741x = 1,238,908.50 × 495,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,741x = 613,704,376,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,704,376,538.82/897,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,609.61

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