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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,266.70, 747,400.05 and 143,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,266.70, 747,400.05 and 143,259.90 is: 214,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,266.70 : 747,400.05 = 143,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,266.70/747,400.05 = 143,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,266.70x = 747,400.05 × 143,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,266.70x = 107,072,456,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072,456,423.00/498,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,889.85

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