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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,293, 1,239,644.34 and 495,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,293, 1,239,644.34 and 495,887.88 is: 684,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,293 : 1,239,644.34 = 495,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,293/1,239,644.34 = 495,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,293x = 1,239,644.34 × 495,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,293x = 614,724,603,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,724,603,716.60/898,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,325.27

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