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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,308.52, 747,462.90 and 124,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,308.52, 747,462.90 and 124,331.52 is: 186,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,308.52 : 747,462.90 = 124,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,308.52/747,462.90 = 124,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,308.52x = 747,462.90 × 124,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,308.52x = 92,933,198,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,933,198,500.61/498,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,497.31

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