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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,293.54, 747,538.67 and 182,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,293.54, 747,538.67 and 182,753.18 is: 274,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,293.54 : 747,538.67 = 182,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,293.54/747,538.67 = 182,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,293.54x = 747,538.67 × 182,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,293.54x = 136,615,065,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,615,065,377.78/498,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,165.84

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