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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,261.93, 747,030.80 and 198,652.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,261.93, 747,030.80 and 198,652.65 is: 297,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,261.93 : 747,030.80 = 198,652.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,261.93/747,030.80 = 198,652.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,261.93x = 747,030.80 × 198,652.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,261.93x = 148,399,648,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,399,648,051.62/498,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,834.61

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