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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,291.50, 1,239,643.35 and 495,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,291.50, 1,239,643.35 and 495,883.50 is: 684,319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,291.50 : 1,239,643.35 = 495,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,291.50/1,239,643.35 = 495,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,291.50x = 1,239,643.35 × 495,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,291.50x = 614,718,683,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,718,683,149.73/898,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,319.83

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