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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,202.88, 1,239,517.44 and 495,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,202.88, 1,239,517.44 and 495,792 is: 684,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,202.88 : 1,239,517.44 = 495,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,202.88/1,239,517.44 = 495,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,202.88x = 1,239,517.44 × 495,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,202.88x = 614,542,830,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,542,830,612.48/898,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,191.56

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