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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,327.52, 747,589.76 and 182,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,327.52, 747,589.76 and 182,787.36 is: 274,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,327.52 : 747,589.76 = 182,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,327.52/747,589.76 = 182,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,327.52x = 747,589.76 × 182,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,327.52x = 136,649,958,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,649,958,593.43/498,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,217.16

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