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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,908.16, 1,239,139.36 and 490,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,908.16, 1,239,139.36 and 490,036.22 is: 676,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,908.16 : 1,239,139.36 = 490,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,908.16/1,239,139.36 = 490,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,908.16x = 1,239,139.36 × 490,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,908.16x = 607,223,168,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,223,168,027.62/897,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,264.23

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