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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,742, 1,238,909.88 and 495,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,742, 1,238,909.88 and 495,359.92 is: 683,610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,742 : 1,238,909.88 = 495,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,742/1,238,909.88 = 495,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,742x = 1,238,909.88 × 495,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,742x = 613,706,299,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,706,299,044.01/897,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,610.99

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