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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,212.70, 747,428.40 and 245,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,212.70, 747,428.40 and 245,614.20 is: 368,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,212.70 : 747,428.40 = 245,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,212.70/747,428.40 = 245,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,212.70x = 747,428.40 × 245,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,212.70x = 183,579,028,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,579,028,523.28/498,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,475.21

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