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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,998.68, 736,498.04 and 154,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,998.68, 736,498.04 and 154,091.32 is: 231,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,998.68 : 736,498.04 = 154,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,998.68/736,498.04 = 154,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,998.68x = 736,498.04 × 154,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,998.68x = 113,487,955,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,487,955,161.01/490,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,136.99

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