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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,252, 747,370.98 and 231,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,252, 747,370.98 and 231,863.52 is: 347,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,252 : 747,370.98 = 231,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,252/747,370.98 = 231,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,252x = 747,370.98 × 231,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,252x = 173,288,066,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,288,066,168.65/498,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,792.01

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