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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,196.66, 747,290.04 and 228,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,196.66, 747,290.04 and 228,248.22 is: 342,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,196.66 : 747,290.04 = 228,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,196.66/747,290.04 = 228,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,196.66x = 747,290.04 × 228,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,196.66x = 170,567,621,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,567,621,453.73/498,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,370.06

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