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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,035.88, 1,239,286.98 and 495,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,035.88, 1,239,286.98 and 495,625 is: 683,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,035.88 : 1,239,286.98 = 495,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,035.88/1,239,286.98 = 495,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,035.88x = 1,239,286.98 × 495,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,035.88x = 614,221,609,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,221,609,462.50/898,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,961.10

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