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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,034.88, 1,239,285.60 and 495,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,034.88, 1,239,285.60 and 495,624 is: 683,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,034.88 : 1,239,285.60 = 495,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,034.88/1,239,285.60 = 495,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,034.88x = 1,239,285.60 × 495,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,034.88x = 614,219,686,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,219,686,214.40/898,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,959.72

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