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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,794.30, 1,238,952.74 and 489,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,794.30, 1,238,952.74 and 489,892.56 is: 676,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,794.30 : 1,238,952.74 = 489,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,794.30/1,238,952.74 = 489,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,794.30x = 1,238,952.74 × 489,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,794.30x = 606,953,729,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,953,729,517.61/897,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,049.88

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