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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,011.25, 747,023.37 and 165,587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,011.25, 747,023.37 and 165,587.25 is: 248,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,011.25 : 747,023.37 = 165,587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,011.25/747,023.37 = 165,587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,011.25x = 747,023.37 × 165,587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,011.25x = 123,697,545,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,697,545,524.03/498,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,383.03

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