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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,368.70, 747,662.40 and 245,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,368.70, 747,662.40 and 245,770.20 is: 368,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,368.70 : 747,662.40 = 245,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,368.70/747,662.40 = 245,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,368.70x = 747,662.40 × 245,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,368.70x = 183,753,137,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,753,137,580.48/498,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,709.23

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