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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,767, 1,238,944.44 and 495,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,767, 1,238,944.44 and 495,384.92 is: 683,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,767 : 1,238,944.44 = 495,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,767/1,238,944.44 = 495,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,767x = 1,238,944.44 × 495,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,767x = 613,754,392,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,754,392,293.85/897,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,645.53

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