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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,771, 1,238,949.96 and 495,388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,771, 1,238,949.96 and 495,388.92 is: 683,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,771 : 1,238,949.96 = 495,388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,771/1,238,949.96 = 495,388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,771x = 1,238,949.96 × 495,388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,771x = 613,762,082,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,762,082,618.44/897,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,651.05

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