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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,926.61, 1,239,164.97 and 490,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,926.61, 1,239,164.97 and 490,054.63 is: 676,289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,926.61 : 1,239,164.97 = 490,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,926.61/1,239,164.97 = 490,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,926.61x = 1,239,164.97 × 490,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,926.61x = 607,258,522,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,258,522,236.21/897,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,289.71

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