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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,298.64, 747,424.04 and 228,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,298.64, 747,424.04 and 228,270.92 is: 342,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,298.64 : 747,424.04 = 228,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,298.64/747,424.04 = 228,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,298.64x = 747,424.04 × 228,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,298.64x = 170,615,173,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615,173,240.92/498,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,395.42

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