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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,950.88, 1,239,169.68 and 495,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,950.88, 1,239,169.68 and 495,540 is: 683,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,950.88 : 1,239,169.68 = 495,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,950.88/1,239,169.68 = 495,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,950.88x = 1,239,169.68 × 495,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,950.88x = 614,058,143,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,058,143,227.20/897,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,843.80

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