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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,253.79, 744,385.28 and 141,267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,253.79, 744,385.28 and 141,267.79 is: 211,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,253.79 : 744,385.28 = 141,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,253.79/744,385.28 = 141,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,253.79x = 744,385.28 × 141,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,253.79x = 105,157,663,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,157,663,414.13/496,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,902.99

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