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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,348.52, 747,621.24 and 182,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,348.52, 747,621.24 and 182,808.16 is: 274,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,348.52 : 747,621.24 = 182,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,348.52/747,621.24 = 182,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,348.52x = 747,621.24 × 182,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,348.52x = 136,671,263,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,671,263,261.32/498,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,248.36

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