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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,035.68, 747,060.12 and 156,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,035.68, 747,060.12 and 156,467.96 is: 234,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,035.68 : 747,060.12 = 156,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,035.68/747,060.12 = 156,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,035.68x = 747,060.12 × 156,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,035.68x = 116,890,972,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,890,972,973.76/498,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,704.01

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