Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,229.80, 747,344.70 and 182,645.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498,229.80, 747,344.70 and 182,645.70 is: 273,968.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,229.80 : 747,344.70 = 182,645.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,229.80/747,344.70 = 182,645.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,229.80x = 747,344.70 × 182,645.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,229.80x = 136,499,295,872.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,499,295,872.79/498,229.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,968.55
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