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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,266.46, 747,037.61 and 198,657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,266.46, 747,037.61 and 198,657.18 is: 297,841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,266.46 : 747,037.61 = 198,657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,266.46/747,037.61 = 198,657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,266.46x = 747,037.61 × 198,657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,266.46x = 148,404,383,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,404,383,963.25/498,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,841.41

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