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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,863.73, 1,239,078.33 and 489,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,863.73, 1,239,078.33 and 489,991.92 is: 676,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,863.73 : 1,239,078.33 = 489,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,863.73/1,239,078.33 = 489,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,863.73x = 1,239,078.33 × 489,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,863.73x = 607,138,369,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,138,369,947.09/897,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,203.25

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