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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,397.68, 1,239,789.54 and 495,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,397.68, 1,239,789.54 and 495,989.68 is: 684,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,397.68 : 1,239,789.54 = 495,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,397.68/1,239,789.54 = 495,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,397.68x = 1,239,789.54 × 495,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,397.68x = 614,922,817,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,922,817,211.95/898,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,466.17

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