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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,265.48, 746,953.80 and 182,648.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,265.48, 746,953.80 and 182,648.71 is: 273,810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,265.48 : 746,953.80 = 182,648.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,265.48/746,953.80 = 182,648.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,265.48x = 746,953.80 × 182,648.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,265.48x = 136,430,147,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,430,147,999.60/498,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,810.15

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