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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,049.97, 746,631.14 and 182,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,049.97, 746,631.14 and 182,433.06 is: 273,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,049.97 : 746,631.14 = 182,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,049.97/746,631.14 = 182,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,049.97x = 746,631.14 × 182,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,049.97x = 136,210,202,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,210,202,649.32/498,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,487.02

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