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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,277.06, 747,533.90 and 161,317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,277.06, 747,533.90 and 161,317.77 is: 242,014.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,277.06 : 747,533.90 = 161,317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,277.06/747,533.90 = 161,317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,277.06x = 747,533.90 × 161,317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,277.06x = 120,590,501,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,590,501,747.40/498,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,014.96

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