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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,035.36, 747,344.64 and 182,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,035.36, 747,344.64 and 182,514.44 is: 273,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,035.36 : 747,344.64 = 182,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,035.36/747,344.64 = 182,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,035.36x = 747,344.64 × 182,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,035.36x = 136,401,188,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,401,188,456.60/498,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,878.52

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