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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,036.88, 1,239,288.36 and 495,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,036.88, 1,239,288.36 and 495,626 is: 683,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,036.88 : 1,239,288.36 = 495,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,036.88/1,239,288.36 = 495,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,036.88x = 1,239,288.36 × 495,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,036.88x = 614,223,532,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,223,532,713.36/898,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,962.48

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