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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,744, 1,238,912.64 and 495,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,744, 1,238,912.64 and 495,361.92 is: 683,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,744 : 1,238,912.64 = 495,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,744/1,238,912.64 = 495,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,744x = 1,238,912.64 × 495,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,744x = 613,710,144,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,710,144,062.67/897,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,613.75

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