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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,951.88, 1,239,171.06 and 495,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,951.88, 1,239,171.06 and 495,541 is: 683,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,951.88 : 1,239,171.06 = 495,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,951.88/1,239,171.06 = 495,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,951.88x = 1,239,171.06 × 495,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,951.88x = 614,060,066,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,060,066,243.46/897,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,845.18

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