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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,065.94, 747,096.48 and 231,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,065.94, 747,096.48 and 231,679.62 is: 347,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,065.94 : 747,096.48 = 231,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,065.94/747,096.48 = 231,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,065.94x = 747,096.48 × 231,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,065.94x = 173,087,028,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,087,028,589.74/498,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,518.30

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