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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,094.86, 747,438.75 and 182,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,094.86, 747,438.75 and 182,573.94 is: 273,969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,094.86 : 747,438.75 = 182,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,094.86/747,438.75 = 182,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,094.86x = 747,438.75 × 182,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,094.86x = 136,462,837,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,462,837,496.18/498,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,969.58

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