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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,197.66, 747,291.54 and 228,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,197.66, 747,291.54 and 228,249.22 is: 342,371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,197.66 : 747,291.54 = 228,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,197.66/747,291.54 = 228,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,197.66x = 747,291.54 × 228,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,197.66x = 170,568,711,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,568,711,117.60/498,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,371.56

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