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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,344.52, 747,615.24 and 182,804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,344.52, 747,615.24 and 182,804.16 is: 274,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,344.52 : 747,615.24 = 182,804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,344.52/747,615.24 = 182,804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,344.52x = 747,615.24 × 182,804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,344.52x = 136,667,175,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,667,175,951.40/498,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,242.36

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