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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,228.30, 747,342.45 and 182,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,228.30, 747,342.45 and 182,644.20 is: 273,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,228.30 : 747,342.45 = 182,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,228.30/747,342.45 = 182,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,228.30x = 747,342.45 × 182,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,228.30x = 136,497,763,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,497,763,906.29/498,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,966.30

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