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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,236.46, 747,473.34 and 161,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,236.46, 747,473.34 and 161,277.18 is: 241,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,236.46 : 747,473.34 = 161,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,236.46/747,473.34 = 161,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,236.46x = 747,473.34 × 161,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,236.46x = 120,550,392,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,550,392,400.38/498,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,954.18

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