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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,221.10, 747,331.65 and 245,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,221.10, 747,331.65 and 245,549.70 is: 368,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,221.10 : 747,331.65 = 245,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,221.10/747,331.65 = 245,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,221.10x = 747,331.65 × 245,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,221.10x = 183,507,062,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,507,062,458.01/498,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,324.55

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