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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,027.88, 1,239,275.94 and 495,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,027.88, 1,239,275.94 and 495,617 is: 683,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,027.88 : 1,239,275.94 = 495,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,027.88/1,239,275.94 = 495,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,027.88x = 1,239,275.94 × 495,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,027.88x = 614,206,223,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,206,223,554.98/898,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,950.06

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